Zoe Hunt
Ashfords LLPAshfords LLP‘s environmental practice focuses on a combination of waste, energy and resource management work in addition to regulatory and compliance matters; the group is also notably experienced in Environment Agency and Marine Management Organisation investigations and enforcement work. Brian Farrell in Exeter is noted for his energy and waste sector experience, and jointly leads the practice alongside risk and regulation expert Ian Manners and energy development and planning specialist Stephen Humphreys, who are both based in Bristol. Zoe Hunt has experience handling waste permitting, pollution issues, and contaminated land cases, and in April 2024, the firm welcomed Paul Collins.
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Testimonials
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‘Knowledge of the renewable energy sector is second to none.’
‘Stephen Humphreys is brilliant, efficient, effective, insightful and personable.’
Key clients
- Pennon Group PLC
- VTTI, a subsidiary of Vitol
- South West Water
- BDW Trading Limited
- Bycott Farms Ltd
- GP Biotec Limited
- Viridor Limited
- Torbay Council
- The Royal Parks
- Crest Nicholson Operations Ltd
- Harbour Authorities
Work highlights
- Advising a utility company on ESG and supply chain traceability issues in relation to a solar farm acquisition and development project.
- Advising a dairy business in relation to enforcement undertakings and proceedings for breach of environmental permit, SSAFO regulations and the burning of controlled waste.
- Advising a leading manufacturer of refrigerated HGV trailers in a challenge to the EA regarding liability under the F Gas climate change scheme in relation to a proposed civil penalty.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian Manners, Brian Farrell, Stephen Humphrey