My background and experience

I started my career in law in 2001 as a trainee at Hammonds. That was followed by five years at Watson, Farley & Williams LLP and ten years at Greenberg Traurig, LLP in their respective competition and regulatory practices.

I was attracted to competition law as a student because it offered a heady mix of law, politics and economics, with an overlay of social and commercial understanding. These factors are particularly present in my other area of expertise – the regulation of the water sector in England and Wales.

My skillset is well suited to assisting clients in these areas. I am seen as both a lateral and commercial thinker who can assimilate facts quickly, think on my feet and provide advice not just on the pure legal issues but also on the wider strategic and business implications.

I have built a strong reputation for being able to communicate effectively and lead complex discussions in a highly accessible way across multi-level and multi-disciplined teams covering in-house counsel, senior executive teams, and company boards through to the operational and front line staff.

“”Lisa Navarro … is a go-to lawyer for UK and EU competition and regulatory issues affecting the water industry.  One impressed client says: “She always knows what direction Ofwat is going in and what the economic and political input is.  She’s good at taking a strategic view.”” (Chambers)

 Lisa “utilises her strong experience in both competition and regulatory law to advise water sector clients on competition issues, including the setting of price controls and investigations into infringements.” Sources say: “She is a very able, good, all-round competition lawyer.” (Chambers)

Lisa “has excellent knowledge of the water sector, laws and standards. Her commercial awareness is very good and she’s phenomenally effective. Her personal dedication is inspirational“. (Chambers)

“Lisa Navarro is a leader in her field of water regulation. Known for her excellent technical knowledge of a difficult regulatory landscape and unique insight, she is also very hard working.” (Legal 500)