Weightmans LLP’s planning and environment team is led by Simon Colvin and provides specialist environmental advice, including biodiversity, ecosystem services, and decarbonisation projects, alongside planning and infrastructure consents. Felicity Wimbush acts for local authorities, private developers, and registered providers, advising on large mixed-use, housing, energy, minerals, and waste developments, as well as frequently handling CPOs and CPO compensation claims. Nick Barker is a specialist in environmental compliance, regulatory investigations, and enforcement action.
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Testimonials
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‘Simon Colvin provides outstanding client service. Pre-eminent in his field he provides insightful and pragmatic advice in an easy manner. A pleasure to deal with. ’
‘Excellent communication, very easy to work with. Flexible attitude. Knowledgeable. Provide added value by suggesting new ideas and ways of doing things’
‘Excellent communicators. Very good at generating ideas. Can understand the crux of problems and identify solutions. Very good at structuring issues.’
Key clients
- Global Packaging Manufacturer
- Resources and waste processing and export company
- City of York Council
- Fenland Borough Council
- West of England Combined Authority
Work highlights
Advising a UK infrastructure operator on the application of a transfrontier shipment of waste controls relating to an internationally significant redevelopment scheme and importation of material into UK for recovery.
Advising Global Packaging manufacturer on gap analysis associated with the adoption of the Social Accountability 8000 standard in relation to human rights compliance at its 150 plus global manufacturing sites.
Advising a Blue chip energy company in relation to compliance considerations associated with GHG Permit and surrender of allowances.
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
Simon Colvin
Other key lawyers
Nick Barker; Felicity Wimbush