From vision to reality: the beginnings of Argyll Environmental
As Argyll celebrates its 21st birthday, we reflect on our journey from inception to becoming a leader in environmental risk assessments. Founded by Simon Boyle and his colleagues, Argyll started with a vision to create high-quality environmental reports. Supported by Landmark’s data, the company quickly gained traction with the UK’s top law firms.
Forging strong relationships: building trust and partnerships
Building trust with law firms was essential from the start. Early support from Paul Davies at Macfarlanes and relationships with firms like Dentons and Linklaters helped build credibility. Argyll’s approach was always about building strong, collaborative relationships rather than just making sales. This focus on quality and partnership fostered long-term connections with top law firms.
Broadening horizons: expanding the scope and supporting clients
Initially focused on contaminated land, Argyll’s scope has broadened to include sustainability and climate change, reflecting the evolving environmental landscape. Gaining trust was challenging, but the quality of the reports stood out. Key milestones include introducing flood risk reports in 2007 and acquiring and developing the Risk Horizon report, expanding Argyll’s global expertise.
Argyll’s consultant-led assessments set a new industry standard. Each report is handwritten by an expert, ensuring quality and personalisation. This approach has influenced how environmental risks are managed in property transactions, with the collaborative environment fostering comprehensive risk assessments. Argyll helps lawyers and non-experts navigate complex environmental issues by transforming data into clear, understandable assessments. Visual aids, such as color-coded risk indicators, simplify the presentation of complex data.
Looking ahead: what does the future hold for Argyll?
Argyll is ready to address new sustainability challenges, focusing on swift assessment and understanding of emerging risks. It aims to support sustainable development by providing high-quality data and expert analysis, promoting environmental stewardship.
Reflecting on success
As Argyll marks its 21st anniversary, we reflect on our significant achievements and growth over the years. Argyll remains committed to excellence and strong partnerships, leading the way in environmental risk management. Reflecting on Argyll’s journey, Simon expresses gratitude for the support and collaboration of many individuals and organisations and is proud of the team’s collective effort and the positive impact they have made. He says:
“We have got to where we’ve got to really because of them. And we have had so much generous help by so many fantastic people over the years.”
Discover how Argyll is making a difference
Watch the video featuring Argyll founder and environmental lawyer Simon Boyle and read the full story here.
