Environment & Climate Change
London (Firms)
1 year ranked
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
- Environment and communities
- ESG and sustainability
- Crisis management
- Competition/Antitrust, regulation and trade
- Real estate
Joanne is an Of Counsel based in our London office. Joanne leads the UK Environment Team and Co-leads our Global Environmental Network. Joanne advises on all aspects of environmental compliance, risk and liability whether for governance and assurance, as part of standard operations or business adaptation, transactions, projects (including major infrastructure), investigation and enforcement, (including on matters of national security and civil contingency), civil action or environmental challenge. She is best known for her strategic environmental planning and pragmatism with regulators, which has led her to support the development and implementation of several industry firsts. Joanne's experience is varied across a range of sectors. It includes major infrastructure consents for both construction and operation; incident responses including on matters of national security and civil contingency, defending group actions, public inquiries, ICO appeals, stakeholder/media engagement and the protection of sensitive environmental information and environmental reporting. She has a notable experience in water resources, flood and drought management, asset resilience, biodiversity and nature-based solutions. She is supporting several clients to assess, report, deliver and improve on environmental targets, performance and value.
For additional information on Joanneās professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/j/joanne-holbrook
Provided by Chambers
Joanne Holbrook leads Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's environmental team, with her practice covering a broad range of areas, including water resource, drought and flood management. She also demonstrates particular expertise in strategic environmental planning.
Provided by Chambers
It was an honour working with Jo! Her extensive experience and knowledge were very valuable and highly commendable.
Joanne is an excellent lawyer. The depth of her understanding of the legislation and the clear and concise advice she offers on projects are invaluable.
Joanne is personable, knowledgeable, professional and efficient.
Joanne is highly respected by clients and peers, and a reassuring presence in any team. She understands team and client dynamics well. She is very experienced in her field.
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