With a strong footing in South West England, water companies operating in this area regularly turn to Ashfords LLP for assistance with their infrastructure, resource and energy-based projects in the water sector. Mark Manning and Brian Farrell jointly head up the team. Manning advises water companies of infrastructure projects, network asset repairs and maintenance contracts. Farrell is a key point of contact for water M&A and joint venture transactions. Following his time in house at DEFRA, Paul Collins is well versed in environmental and climate change compliance regimes.
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Key clients

  • Pennon Group PLC
  • South West Water

Work highlights

Advising SWW on the contracts for the appointment of its tier two contractor partners for the AMP8 period 2025 – 2030.
Practice head

Mark Manning; Brian Farrell

Other key lawyers

Paul Collins