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The growing environmental practice at Freeths LLP advises housebuilders and property developers, conservation clients and water suppliers on environmental assessments, planning matters and environmental regulations, including those related to Brexit and the recent biodiversity net gain developments. The team is jointly led by Sheffield-based Penny Simpson, who has extensive experience in natural environment law and natural capital law, and Leeds-based Alison Ogley, who advises across the full suite of environmental regulations and is frequently involved in advocacy work. Further key team members based in Leeds are Emma Conwell, who joined the firm in March 2023 and Katie Le Boutillier, who joined in February 2024, both from Walker Morris LLP; both are well versed in environmental due diligence related to transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Penny Simpson combines authority in the field with a very frank and straightforward manner. A great combination when it comes to getting things done.’
‘We use Freeths specifically for advice in respect of environmental law. They have carved a niche that no others we know of can rival. They are our 'go to'. They provide bespoke, commercial and proactive advice.'
Key clients
- CCSF Defence Infrastructure Organisation (MoD) ,Part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD)
- Shropshire Council