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Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Watson Farley & Williams LLP‘s team is noted as being ’very approachable and accessible’. Nick Walker heads up the cohort and is described as being ‘pragmatic and clear in his advice’. The team advises on the broad spectrum of EHS law, sustainability and nature-based solutions to its clients, with a partial focus on the maritime industry. Senior associate Valentina Keys has a notable focus on decarbonisation work.
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Testimonials
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‘A very approachable and accessible team who offer consistent advice.'
‘Very proactive and quick to pick up phone and chat through queries.’
‘The team comprises comprehensive knowledge who apply attention-to-detail.’
‘The team has great initiative and pre-emp issues.’
‘The practice has exceptional experience and knowledge. They are respectful of client regardless of the size of the matter.’
‘Nick Walker is responsive, knowledgeable and considerate of all issues.’
‘They are very experienced in dealing with environmental regulators in different jurisdictions, and able to give sound practical advice about how to communicate with them successfully.’
‘Nick Walker is pragmatic and clear in his advice when it comes to dealing with regulatory investigations.’
Key clients
- Republic of Guinea
- BW Energy
Work highlights
- Advising the Republic of Guinea on ESG, and EHS risks and liabilities in connection with the $15bn Simandou project, the world largest mining and related rail and port infrastructure project.
- Advising BW Energy on an up to $300m new international RBL facility which will be used initially to further finance and develop the Dussafu license offshore Gabon.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Walker