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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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.’

Key clients

  • Enfinium
  • FCC Environmental

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.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Brian Farrell
Brian Farrell
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