LAWYER PROFILE

Nigel Howorth

UK 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Environment & Climate Change

London (Firms)

3 years ranked

Planning

London (Firms)

20 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Practice Areas

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

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning - London (Firms)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Nigel Howorth has an impressive practice in high-profile London regenerations and redevelopments, and energy sector projects further afield. On the contentious side, he is seasoned with regard to judicial reviews.

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Environment & Climate Change - London (Firms)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Nigel Howorth is well placed to advise on environmental insurance policies and environmental indemnities. He has additional expertise in assisting clients with the environmental aspects of corporate transactions, as well as advising on climate change and waste regulation matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Nigel Howorth has excellent knowledge and is commercially astute.
Environment & Climate ChangeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Nigel Howarth is big in the carbon credits space. He is a thought leader.
Environment & Climate ChangeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession