Praised for its ‘in-depth and insightful advice on issues affecting the water industry in the UK’, Burges Salmon LLP is well placed to advise water utilities on the regulatory and commercial aspects of practical business operations in the water retail sector. Michael Barlow spearheads the practice and is a point of reference for all environmental compliance issues. Solicitor advocate Victoria Barnes offers a wealth of experience in environmental regulatory investigations and disputes, notably those regarding renewable projects.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Burges Salmon has a strong team.’
- ‘Michael Barlow has a detailed knowledge of competition law and how it applies in the water sector.’
Key clients
- Canal & River Trust
- Environment Agency and Canal & River Trust
Work highlights
Advising Canal & River Trust on six appeals relating to conditions in abstraction licences.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Michael Barlow
Other key lawyers
Victoria Barnes