Simon Colvin, who provides a ‘superb level of service’ to clients, leads the Manchester-based group at Weightmans LLP. The team is noted for its experience in advising on complex environment matters, including on significant pollution issues and the management of potential risks. The group is also known for assisting with the development of ESG policies and programmes. Nick Barker is a key name within the practice.
Testimonials
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‘The team is ethically-focused and close-knit. What makes them stand out is their ethos that they want to ensure their clients get the best results by doing the right thing. The team always goes the extra mile and provides the kind of supportive service not normally associated with bigger firms.’
‘Great regional presence and great clients.’
‘Simon Colvin provides a superb level of service. He is sharp and insightful and he quickly gets to the core of the issue and provides a comprehensive solution.’
Key clients
- Royal Mail Group
- S Norton & Co
- Peel Ports Group
- Certas Energy
- Severn Trent Water
- Vinci Plc
- Ford Motor Company Ltd
- Anglesey Aluminium Ltd
- Valencia Waste Management
- British Insurance Brokers Association
- Spartan UK Ltd
- Rijk Zwaan
- Wild Capital
- United Utilities
- PCM Clinical Trials International Ltd
- Chiesi Group
- Northern Powergrid
- City of York Council
- O&H Land
- Prospect Estates
- Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
- Harlow & Gilston Garden Town Partner Authorities
- Welsh Government
- Merseytravel
- Leeds City Council
- Re:Gen
- Thornton Hall Hotel
- Nottinghamshire County Council
- Walsall Council
Work highlights
- Assisted British Insurers Broker Association (BIBA) in developing their ESG programme and policy, including a related ESG guide for their 2000+ members.
- Advising Liverpool City Region Combined Authority on the promotion of Mersey Tidal Energy Project, a multi-billion major energy project which is a key priority for the Combined Authority and the Mayor.
- Advising the 5 Garden Town partner authorities in relation to delivery of Harlow Garden Town, the largest garden town project in the country which is comprised of 23,000 dwellings and major infrastructure.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Colvin