The Spitalfields HQ of Allen & Overy might be primarily solar-powered these days, but Shoosmiths is taking the carbon-neutral credos somewhat further afield thanks to commercial partner Nicki Martienssen.

Martienssen will be driving the Team Solar Fox entry in the Panasonic World Solar Challenge, a gruelling contest for environmentally-friendly racers that spans more than 3,000km of Australian outback.