People

Christian Silk

Partner


Career & Experience

Christian is a Partner working in the energy and infrastructure sector and heads our Planning and Environment Team. He advises clients involved in energy transition to zero and low carbon technologies and on environmental and climate change issues and opportunities.

Christian also works with clients across the developer, private equity, ports and space & satellite sectors on a full range of planning, environment and infrastructure consenting and associated matters.

Christian brings to this work his specialist knowledge as a chartered town planner which can be invaluable to clients in a number of situations.

People

Christian Silk

Partner


Career & Experience

Christian is a Partner working in the energy and infrastructure sector and heads our Planning and Environment Team. He advises clients involved in energy transition to zero and low carbon technologies and on environmental and climate change issues and opportunities.

Christian also works with clients across the developer, private equity, ports and space & satellite sectors on a full range of planning, environment and infrastructure consenting and associated matters.

Christian brings to this work his specialist knowledge as a chartered town planner which can be invaluable to clients in a number of situations.

Expertise

  • Renewable energy project promotion
  • Energy regulation
  • Climate change regulations and environment and climatic trading
  • ESG compliance
  • Environmental reporting obligations
  • Contaminated land liability and environmental disputes
  • Planning, highways and environmental consenting
  • Development Consent Orders
  • Compulsory purchase

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it

I have worked alongside Christian Silk on numerous residential and renewable energy schemes over many years and have always found him approachable, his advice has assisted bringing a number of schemes to fruition.

Legal 500 2022

“Christian is a very calm individual who takes the time to explain complex matters in an understandable way.”

Chambers UK 2024

“He provides clear and robust advice.”

Chambers UK 2024

“Christian brings to bear a depth of knowledge and is my go-to person at Foot Anstey.”

Chambers UK 2024

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