Addleshaw Goddard’s planning and environment team is led by planning expert Emily Williams and environmental expert Stuart Wardlaw. Williams specialises in planning litigation, while Wardlaw advises industrial, commercial, and public sector clients on environmental and health and safety law, including permitting, remediation, pollution, and enforcement proceedings. Matthew Henshaw handles complex planning and infrastructure agreements for large-scale developments. Charlotte Scrivens brings strong M&A and restructuring expertise, advising on environmental aspects, ESG matters, wildlife issues, and contentious environmental disputes. Lee Hughes joined in 2025 from Lincoln House Chambers.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Emily Williams
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rachael Tattersall
Practice head
Stuart Wardlaw; Emily Williams
Other key lawyers
Matthew Henshaw; Charlotte Scrivens; Rachael Tattersall; Sufia Saqib; Eva Pennycate; Lee Hughes