England - South West • Real estate
Ashfords LLP
Ashfords LLP's broad practice focus sees the team advising on the purchase of energy from waste plants, helping commercial developers to unlock carbon credits, and supporting clients who have been accused of waste permitting breaches, including advising on interviews under caution and negotiating enforcements. The leadership team is divided between two cities; Ian Manners and Kate Topp are based in Bristol, while Brian Farrell and Tim Heal work from Exeter. Bristol-based Zoe Hunt is another name to note. Ben Derrington left the firm in November 2022.
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‘Approachable, helpful, contactable and commercial.’
‘They understand the needs and requirements of the sector.’
Key clients
- Pennon
- Viridor Limited
- Local Authority and Harbour Authority
- Brynrhyd Solar Farm Limited (SPV of Island Green Power UK Limited)
- Holiday Park Owner
- BDW Trading Limited
- North Devon Council
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Department of Infrastructure (Isle of Man Government)
Work highlights
- Acting for Viridor on all aspects of the sale of its glass recycling business to Sibelco.
- Representing a holiday park owner in relation to investigation by the Environment Agency in relation to waste permitting breaches and the use of U1 exemptions.
- Advising a local authority on the legal framework and feasibility for harnessing inshore sustainability and biodiversity projects for carbon and biodiversity offsetting.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian Manners, Brian Farrell, Kate Topp, Tim Heal