Providing ‘market-leading knowledge’, Ashfords LLP has specialism in the waste & resources, water clean energy and sustainability sectors. The firm is well-versed in construction, commercial and planning issues affecting stakeholders. Sponsors, lenders and local authorities also regularly instruct the lawyers on project finance and PFI matters. The team is led by commercial expert Brian Farrell. Carl Thompson is an expert on construction matters in the renewable energy sector. Advising on the waste and energy sectors, Jonathan Croley specialises in issues relating to anaerobic digestion projects. Rhiannon Morgan-Williams joined the team in June 2024 from Simmons & Simmons, bringing experience in renewable energy transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Ashfords bring leading industry knowledge, are solutions and risk focused, and are always on hand to offer their help and insight.’
‘Stephen Humphreys is an outstanding adviser. He is always happy to meet to discuss projects and particular issues we have.’
- 'Mark Manning is always available, with a detailed knowledge and experience of our specific construction contracts and industry market conditions.’
‘Knowledgeable, proactive, commercially astute with a pragmatic approach to risk.’
‘Their sector knowledge and speed of response are impressive.’
‘The team has market-leading knowledge of renewable energy sector in Wales.’
Key clients
- Enfinium
- FCC Environmental
- Tribus Energy
- Next Energy
- Newhurst ERF
- Protos ERF
- SMBC Bank International PLC
- Wain Homes
- DP World
- South West Water
- Viridor
- WiseEnergy
Work highlights
Advising Thameside Energy Recovery Facility Limited, a subsidiary of Viridor, on the construction and operation of the Thameside Energy Recovery Facility, anticipated to produce enough energy to power the equivalent of 93,000 homes.
Advising on the development of a biorefinery with AD technology to produce biogas, carbon dioxide and digestate; the project is expected to be the first to produce unsubsidised biomethane in the AD sector.
Advising on the development of a proposed 110MW solar farm in South Wales which is a Development of National Significance.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Brian Farrell
Other key lawyers
Carl Thompson; Stephen Humphreys; Ian Manners; Jonathan Croley; Mark Manning; Rhiannon Morgan-Williams