Watson Farley & Williams LLP‘s environment, health and safety team is adept in both contentious and non-contentious matters and offers strong planning expertise across the infrastructure, renewables, and oil and gas sectors. Practice head Nick Walker frequently advises public, corporate, and private clients on environmental matters across the firm’s core energy, infrastructure, and maritime sector focuses. Valentina Keys brings a wealth of knowledge across the waste, chemicals, energy, water, and renewables segments.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Nick Walker and Valentina Keys are consistently available to offer timely and expert advice, filling the client with confidence.’

  • 'Broad spectrum of expertise within the team with good international experience and knowledge. Outstanding communication and issue management skills coupled with a keen eye for opportunity.'

Key clients

  • Republic of Guinea
  • Trafigura
  • Hecla Emissions Management
  • Lightsource BP
  • Carbon Trust

Work highlights

Advising the Republic of Guinea on ESG, Environment and Health and Safety risks and liabilities in connection with the $15bn Simandou project.
Advising Hecla on the development and launch of the first digital exchange designed to facilitate the trading of FuelEU Regulation compliance balances.

Lawyers

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

Nick Walker

Other key lawyers

Valentina Keys