Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Client SatisfactionWell versed in both contentious and non-contentious aspects of environmental health and safety law, the team at Watson Farley & Williams LLP also boasts planning expertise across industries including infrastructure, renewables, and oil and gas. 'Incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and proactive', practice head Nick Walker regularly works with public, corporate, and private clients. Valentina Keys often works in the fields of waste, chemicals, energy, water and renewables.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘While being a very large company, it feels small in terms of the time and attention that partners are able to provide.’
'Nick Walker - Nick is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and proactive. He is very business-savvy and seeks out robust and timely solutions, expertly weighing outcomes with other business priorities and constrains (from a client perspective).'
'Valentina Keys - Valentina brings a calm and collected gravitas to all situations. She quickly pinpoints key details and identifies the relevant risks and opportunities. Whilst holding several competing complex issues in mind, Valentina has a critical eye for detail and quality. ’
Key clients
- Republic of Guinea
Work highlights
- Advising the Republic of Guinea on ESG, Environment and Health and Safety risks and liabilities in connection with the US$15bn Simandou project, the world largest mining and related rail and port infrastructure project.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Walker