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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills has a parliamentary and public affairs practice with considerable experience assisting private and public entities on the most challenging matters at the intersection of law, policy and politics. The firm's lawyers are capable of representing clients in judicial review proceedings which complement its strengths in parliamentary and public affairs advice.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills advised Gatwick Airport on the promotion of its development consent order to authorise a £2.2 billion airport reconfiguration to turn the emergency runway into a second runway and related enhanced airport infrastructure.

Strengths

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The team at Herbert Smith Freehills have been pivotal to us. Their expertise is truly standout.

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Herbert Smith Freehills has the depth and breadth to deal with complex issues.

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They are very good on the law and the details of the sectors. I have yet to have a question they can't answer.

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Paul Butcher
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Paul Butcher is the director of public policy at Herbert Smith Freehills. He is highly adept at advising government, regulators and private sector clients on energy transition, major projects and government reform, among other areas.

Paul combines legal and public affairs expertise with a thorough understanding of how these issues impact on business strategy, planning and implementation.

Paul is always fantastic. He knows his stuff and approaches things in a very straightforward and helpful way.

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