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Joanna Waddell

UK 2026

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

Scotland

1 year ranked

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Of Counsel in the Environment Team.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - Scotland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Joanna Waddell co-heads the environment department and specialises in regulatory and enforcement matters relating to waste, water, and chemicals. She also assists energy companies and local authorities with transactional due diligence and liability issues that fall under environmental law.

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Joanna is an environmental specialist at the heart of environmental law. She has a mega list of environmental clients.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Joanna is exceptional.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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