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Nigel Howorth

Global 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Climate Change

Global Market Leaders

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Nigel Howorth specialises in planning, environment, energy and public law.

Nigel's expertise includes property development, energy and renewables projects including environmental and health & safety issues in respect of corporate mergers and acquisitions, as well as advising on environmental and climate change regulation, environmental disputes and litigation. Nigel is a Partner and head of the London Environment and Planning Group. He also leads the firm's Global Environment Group, Environment & Climatic Trading Group and Climate Change Group.

Nigel is a member of our global Climate Change Risk team.

Career

University College London (LLB) 1991

Joined Clifford Chance 1994

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1996

Partner since 2003

Head of the London Environment and Planning Group

Head of Global Environment Group

Head of Climate Change Group

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Chambers Global Guide

Climate Change - Global Market Leaders

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Nigel Howorth is head of Clifford Chance's Climate Change Group, Global Environment Group and is a member of the firm's ESG Board. Howorth advises on carbon trading and regulation compliance mandates.

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