
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The practice's undeniable strength is its ability to take a complicated area of law and often difficult situations for clients, and pragmatically navigate these. Their advice is tailored and easily understood. Where there is a tendency for lawyers in this area of law to sit on the fence, this team will very much lead.’
‘Eleanor Reeves is an absolute standout in this field. She is thorough and gives an air of confidence in her advice that puts the client completely at ease. This is a quality possessed throughout the team, with James Nierinck and Joanna Fox also providing high-level advice.’
‘The Ashurst environmental team is a gem. They have deep expertise in all relevant aspects of environmental law.’
‘Eleanor Reeves is the go-to UK environmental lawyer for us. She is fantastic, delivers exceptional advice, and always is very collaborative.’
‘Eleanor Reeves has all the key skills one is looking for in a lawyer advising on environmental permitting issues: constructive, strategic and pragmatic. Her practice reflects those standards.'
‘Ease of access and quality of each member of the team.’
Key clients
- Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
- Renewi Plc
- Aviva Investors
- Fortum Energy
- Oxford Properties
- Great British Nuclear
- Lendlease
- Equitix
- International Capital Group (ICG)
- Berkeley Homes
Work highlights
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Eleanor Reeves
Other key lawyers
James Nierinck; Joanna Fox; Isabelle Laborde; Julie Vaughan