A cross-sector firm team from Bristol-headquartered law firm Burges Salmon has been appointed to advise the Cayman Islands government on a long-term public–private partnership waste management contract.
The team is partnering with Maples and Calder, the largest firm on the islands, on the procurement and financing of a 25-year waste collection, recycling and energy-from-waste project.
The new system will provide a long-term solution for waste produced on the islands of Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac
The project is designed to protect the environment, health and economy of the islands through increased recycling and by dramatically reducing the landfilling of waste.
Energy produced by the scheme will add power to the Cayman Islands’ renewables mix, further reducing their dependency on fossil fuel-based generation. 
The Burges Salmon team was led by projects partner Nick Churchward, pictured. He said: “It’s another example of how we work closely with our preferred firms to provide international clients with a comprehensive and joined up legal service – combining our sector expertise and full, market leading local law coverage.
“We think this is a compelling offering for clients and is consistent with our strategy of offering clients the best mix of advice, service and value in the UK and internationally.”
Burges Salmon has a strong track record in the renewables and energy sectors, having worked on a raft of schemes in the UK. Last year the breadth of its work in the green sector earned it the prestigious Law Firm of the Year title at the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards.
