England - London • Projects, energy and natural resources
Ashfords LLP
Ashfords LLP‘s energy and resource management team assists water companies with corporate transactions and contracts, asset maintenance and repair and regulatory advice, while also acting for developers on S104 sewer adoption agreements. Leading the practice are Mark Manning, an engineering contracts and disputes specialist, and M&A, and regulatory lawyer Brian Farrell, who also advises on water technology developments.
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Testimonials
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- 'Responsive staff who are accountable and competent.'
- 'Brian Farrell and Mark Manning were quick to respond to requests and delivered on what was promised.'
- 'Ashfords, through regular contact with internal key client contacts, have consistently ensured that all team members working on specific projects are aware of challenges and time constraints.'
- 'This has resulted in an efficient delivery for the client, culminating in several recent projects completing ahead of schedule and as a consequence removing them from the critical path.'
- 'Mark Manning is accessible, personable and professional at all times, whilst retaining a sense of humour.'
- 'Mark Manning's availability and sound judgement has really stood out from his peers.'
- 'Senior partners make themselves personally available to junior members of our business, and provide guidance on contractual matters.'
- 'They acted as though they were part of our business and when the gauntlet was thrown down, stepped into the breach with the appropriate resources and expertise.'
Key clients
- Pennon
- South West Water
- Bournemouth Water
- Bristol Water plc
- Wase Limited
- Biofactory
- Cappagh Public Works Limited
- Peel Ports (London Medway)
- Felixstow Port (Hutchinson Ports)
- Department of Infrastructure (Isle of Man Government)
- Cornwall Council
- Barratt David Wilson
- Wain Homes
- Vistry Homes
Work highlights
- Advised Pennon Plc on the acquisition of Bristol Water and subsequently advised South West Water on the transfer of Bristol Water into the South West Water business, by way of an approved transfer scheme under the Water Industry Act 1991.
- Advised on the establishment and roll out of a strategic and innovative partnership in the sector, the Centre for Resilience, Environment, Water and Waste, between South West Water and the University of Exeter.
- Advising Hutchinson Ports (Felixstowe) in respect of a Harbour Revision Order.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Manning, Brian Farrell