Of Counsel

Joanna Waddell

Languages

English

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Joanna is a dedicated environment specialist, with degrees in Marine and Environmental Biology and Law, and a Masters in Environmental Law.

Joanna has a wealth of experience in advising high profile clients on a wide range of environmental law matters and has particular experience of advising on regulatory issues and investigations, enforcement action, apportionment of liability and contaminated land issues.

Awards & Recognitions

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"Joanna Waddell has an unparalleled ability to understand highly technical issues and provide productive and supportive legal counsel across a vast array of environmental issues. She draws on the full experience and expertise of her wider team to deliver the best service to us. Fully committed to delivering a professional and comprehensive end product."

Legal 500, 2026
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"Joanna is exceptional."

Chambers, 2026
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"Joanna is an environmental specialist at the heart of environmental law. She has a mega list of environmental clients."

Chambers, 2026
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"Joanna Waddell is outstanding. Great technical knowledge and great ability to simplify complex matters."

Legal 500, 2025
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"Joanna Waddell's knowledge of her area was second to none and she quickly got to grips with the issue and provided excellent support throughout the project. I would recommend her and would use Joanna again in future projects."

Legal 500, 2025
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"‘Joanna Waddell has been thorough in the advice given, which has been provided in a logical and understandable way that clearly sets out the steps to be taken."

Legal 500, 2025
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"Joanna Waddell provides excellent counsel on all parts."

Chambers, 2025
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"Joanna Waddell has been excellent to work with. She is very down to earth and puts everything in nice simple terms. The work has been delivered to an excellent standard."

Chambers, 2025
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"Joanna Waddell is an expert in her field."

Chambers, 2025
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"Technical expertise excellent, advice excellent, willingness to utilise colleagues expertise if required to ensure we get the best service, incredibly approachable, empathetic, understands risks and rewards of various strategies, easy to speak to, clear communicator, always able to accommodate tasks at short notice."

Legal 500, 2024
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"Joanna is amazing. She's personable and professional, has excellent technical knowledge and can identify and understand the root issue quickly to provide a solution."

Chambers, 2024
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"Joanna is commercially aware and offers in-depth and complex legal advice."

Chambers, 2024
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"Joanna is very knowledgeable, diligent and quick to respond."

Chambers, 2024
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"A leading expert in her field. Has a depth of knowledge in relation to environmental law."

Chambers, 2023
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"Joanna Waddell is excellent, she really knows her stuff."

Chambers, 2023

Education

2008 - LLM, De Montfort University, Leicester
1997 - Dip LP, University of Edinburgh
1996 - LLB, University of Edinburgh
1994 - BSc Hons., University of St Andrews

Practice Areas

Environment Real Estate Planning

sectors

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Insights

Global Reach

UK Pay Gap Report 2024