DWF‘s group is led by Manchester-based Michelle Headrige. The team advises its clients, the list of which features names spanning the manufacturing, retail, and energy sectors, on regulatory compliance, permitting, contaminated land, water regulation, and waste and sustainability matters. Simon Belfield handles crisis management, investigations and inquests, while Andrew Barton specialises in contentious enforcement, pollution incidents, permitting, and due diligence. Eloise Adams focuses on water regulation, pollution, and statutory duties for undertakers.
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Key clients
- Severn Trent Water Limited
- Essar Oil UK Limited
- BT Group PLC
- Pennon Group PLC
Work highlights
Advise Severn Trent Water Limited across multiple business units in relation to water quality, regulatory investigations, water industry regulation, enforcement action and transactional support.
Practice head
Michelle Headrige
Other key lawyers
Simon Belfield; Andrew Barton; Eloise Adams