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Environment - London (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Blackstone Chambers is noted for its work on a broad range of environmental law matters. The set is hailed for its strength in cases with complex public law elements and well known for representing clients in judicial reviews. One source notes that they provide "client-focused advice delivered in a considerate and professional manner." Barristers at the set advise local governments as well as NGOs, individuals and energy companies. The barristers continue to work on several high-profile cases, such as a R (Thames Water) v Water Services Regulation Authority, a judicial review concerning regulatory findings that Thames Water had breached certain statutory and licence obligations concerning treatment of sewage.

Derek Sutton and Adam Sloane are joint senior clerks.

Strengths

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The clerks at Blackstone are brilliant and very responsive.

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The clerks provide excellent client care.

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The clerks are responsive and accurate.

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas de la Mare
1
Thomas de la Mare
1
Band 1

Thomas de la Mare KC is experienced in environmental litigation as part of his wider practice. He leads in significant work covering emissions litigation and marine matters.

Thomas has strong knowledge of environmental and climate change issues.

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Emma Dixon
2
Emma Dixon
2
Band 2

Emma Dixon offers broad environmental expertise, and acts in a mixture of contaminated land, water, fishing and air pollution cases. She has undertaken advocacy in the Supreme Court, the ECJ and other settings.

Emma is a very strong barrister for environment law matters.

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Hanif Mussa
2
Hanif Mussa
2
Band 2

Hanif Mussa KC has an impressive and broad environmental practice. He is frequently sought to represent regulators and private entities in a range of issues related to renewable energy, matters connected to endangered species and wastewater disputes, among others.

Hanif is a very impressive barrister who provides strong creativity and great attention to detail.

Hanif is a fantastic barrister who provides truly exceptional advice and is a real joy work with.

Hanif is incisive, gets the facts of a case quickly, and gives insightful and pragmatic and useful advice.

Hanif is an incredibly talented lawyer. His arguments are sophisticated, meticulously and widely researched and compellingly communicated.

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Ravi Mehta
2
Ravi Mehta
2
Band 2

Ravi Mehta is noted for his instructions in high-profile environmental litigation. He has particular strength in air quality matters, routinely acting for regulators, individuals and NGOs.

Ravi is easy to work with - quick, insightful - and really understands things from the client's perspective.

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George Molyneaux
3
George Molyneaux
3
Band 3

George Molyneaux is an impressive rising star in the environment sector. He is regularly instructed on a wide range of environmental matters but has particular expertise in matters related to water quality and industrial pollution. He also has experience acting in issues related to climate change, air quality, greenwashing and more.

George is incredibly thoughtful in approaching problems, very methodical, and is a clear and succinct advocate who gets points across concisely and effectively.

George is an absolutely amazing barrister who knows nuisance claims inside-out.

George's knowledge and experience are very impressive, and he demonstrates excellent client care skills and provides practical, pragmatic advice.

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Gayatri Sarathy
U
Gayatri Sarathy
U
Up and Coming

Gayatri Sarathy frequently advises both NGOs and government bodies in public and regulatory matters within environmental law. She is well regarded for her handling of mandates concerning air quality and pollution, wildlife habitats and energy projects.

Gayatri is an extremely good barrister who is a delight to work with and is very convincing in her advocacy.

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Ranked Barristers at
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London (Bar)

Environment
Thomas de la Mare KC
1
Thomas de la Mare KC
1
Band 1
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Hanif Mussa KC
2
Hanif Mussa KC
2
Band 2
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London (Bar)

Environment
Emma Dixon
2
Emma Dixon
2
Band 2
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Ravi Mehta
2
Ravi Mehta
2
Band 2
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George Molyneaux
3
George Molyneaux
3
Band 3
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Gayatri Sarathy
U
Gayatri Sarathy
U
Up and Coming
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