Penny Simpson
Freeths LLP
Penny Simpson leads Freeths LLP’s environmental group and chairs its natural capital group, part of the firm’s broader ESG team. With over 20 years of experience, she is a leading authority in natural environment and natural capital law, advising developers, energy companies, and public bodies on regulatory and transactional matters. A pioneer in the natural capital economy, Simpson has been instrumental in helping landowners enhance biodiversity for offsetting. Notably, she secured a landmark victory in 2022’s Harris vs Environment Agency, shaping post-Brexit environmental law. A sought-after expert in complex environmental cases, she also advises on regulatory compliance, health and safety law, and represents clients facing proceedings from environmental agencies.
Extending her engagement beyond this work portfolio, Simpson is a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management and an active member of UKELA’s Nature Conservation Working Group. She also regularly conducts training on key environmental issues, including European Protected Species Law and Habitat Regulations Assessments.