The ‘broad scope and depth’ of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP’s water team allows it to handle mandates across the full spectrum of issues, including competition challenges in the leadup to PR24, advice on infrastructure delivery under the SIPR and DPC regimes and other commercial matters. Tim Briggs spearheads the firm’s regulatory and competition work in the sector, including assisting water companies with procurement processes and state aid. Leading on corporate and commercial mandates is Malcolm Lombers, an M&A lawyer who brings considerable experience in water asset transactions and restructurings.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team brings a broad scope and depth of cutting edge experience to the table which is very commercial and tuned into our business needs. In particular, they appreciate our dynamic business needs and that we do not always need chapter and verse - rather, a concise and focused commercial response.'
Key clients
- Anglian Water
- Severn Trent
- Tideway
- Southern Water
- Thames Water
- Sumitomo Corporation
- Osaka Gas Co.
- DWS Asset Management
- Strabag
- Equitix
Work highlights
- Advised Southern Water on its PR24 price control review by water regulator Ofwat.
- Acted as strategic advisor to Anglian Water in relation to its two projects to deliver both the Fens and Lincolnshire reservoirs under the SIPR regime.
- Defended Severn Trent in relation to an application for a collective proceedings order brought in the Competition Appeal Tribunal alleging that Severn Trent abused a dominant position in relation to pollution incidents.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tim Briggs
Herbert Smith Freehills LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tim Briggs, Malcolm Lombers