England - South West • Real estate
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Energy and infrastructure projects, ESG and corporate responsibility, and environmental reporting and due diligence make up a core part of Foot Anstey‘s portfolio of work. The team also regularly advises developers on nitrate and phosphate mitigation. In Bristol, Christian Silk’s varied practice spans advice relating to landfill sites and environmental risk assessments. Regulatory specialist Nathan Peacey advises on a range of risk management issues. Kee Evans, who joined the department from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in September 2022, frequently handles contaminated land issues. Renewables specialist Aliki Zeri rejoined the firm after a period serving as general counsel for WeLink, while Chris Pritchett and Becca Doman left in April 2023 and in June 2022, respectively.
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Key clients
- British Solar Renewables
- Berkeley Homes
- Vistry Group
- Gridserve
- Plymouth City Council
- Aster Communities
- Welsh Government / Finance Earth
Work highlights
- Advising a private equity fund on all environmental law, health and safety, and associated regulatory matters relating to its acquisition of two niche car manufacturing businesses.
- Advising a large utility company on a strategic environmental permitting issue which has critical implications for the permitting of combined sewer outfalls.
- Advising a residential development company on the acquisition of a landfill site for redevelopment involving new housing, car parking and flood defence works.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christian Silk