Acting for water and sewerage companies alike, Weightmans LLP advises on environmental and broader regulatory issues, with further expertise in competition law. Practice co-head Clive Mottram utilises his 'wealth of industry experience and knowledge' to advise water companies on all manner of regulatory challenges, while Simon Colvin assists water companies with their AMPs and provides support in the wake of environmental spills. Nick Barker is sought after for advice in relation to regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team is refreshingly dynamic and suitably broad in experience, especially in respect of statutory responsibilities and complex compensation problem-solving.'
- 'The firm possesses genuine, extensive practical experience in the water industry.'
- 'Clive Mottram is ex-general counsel at Severn Trent and brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge. Nick Barker is an environmental lawyer with genuine depth in the water sector. Both Clive and Nick have proved responsive and reliable throughout.'
- 'Clive Mottram's knowledge of Water Industry Act 1991 and regulatory framework surrounding the Act is comprehensive and he is able to provide proportionate and practical advice on a wide range of issues and activities.'
Key clients
- Severn Trent Water
- Pennon Group
- South Staffordshire Water
- Peel Ports Group
- Clarion Housing
- Certas Energy Limited
- LAT Water
- Albion Water
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Colvin, Clive Mottram