Environment
UK Guide 2025 : The North
Band 3
Contact number
+44 (0)161 233 7330Chambers Review
Weightmans' environment practice advises public and private sector clients. It defends against environmental investigations and enforcements, advises on transactional matters and assists with regulatory questions and compliance. The team is also recommended for infrastructure and energy matters, as well as its impressive waste practice.
Work Highlights
- Weightmans assisted the British Insurers Brokers Association with the development of its ESG policy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Weightmans has a good, balanced approach for day-to-day stuff."
"All levels of the Weightmans team are very knowledgeable."
"Weightmans has a good, balanced approach for day-to-day stuff."
"All levels of the Weightmans team are very knowledgeable."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Colvin leads the environmental law team at Weightmans and has deep expertise in waste-to-energy projects, as well as waste collection and disposal issues. He is recommended for his advice on liability and risk in transactions, in addition to his handling of various contentious matters.
"Simon is very conscious of what's happening in the UK environment and he is then able to provide us with sensible advice about how we can work around things."
"Simon Colvin brought deep knowledge and understanding. He has a pragmatic approach."
"Simon is efficient, focused and knowledgeable."