Environment
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 2
Email address
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(0118) 951 6800About
Provided by Blandy & Blandy
Arguably the most established specialist team in the Thames Valley and ranked among the top 20 Planning Law firms nationally. Advises in relation to strategic planning and land opportunities, nature conservation and built heritage, major residential and mixed use developments, highways, planning permissions, obligations and appeals and enforcement.
Chambers Review
Blandy & Blandy fields experts in the full range of environmental issues, including disputes, regulatory advice and transactional due diligence. The firm is frequently sought by well-known clients to advise on Environmental Impact Assessments, species protection and conservation areas, among other matters. It offers a strong contentious practice, defending environmental prosecutions for a range of companies. Clients include house builders, educational institutions and local authorities.
Work Highlights
- Blandy & Blandy advised a hotel owner regarding a Noise Abatement Notice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Blandy & Blandy is extremely competent."
"Blandy & Blandy is excellent at giving practical, quick and expert advice."
"Blandy & Blandy's performance was faultless."
"Blandy & Blandy always clearly set the timescales for the research and advice given."
"Blandy & Blandy is extremely competent."
"Blandy & Blandy is excellent at giving practical, quick and expert advice."
"Blandy & Blandy's performance was faultless."
"Blandy & Blandy always clearly set the timescales for the research and advice given."
Notable Practitioners
Karen Jones is well-regarded for her experience in environmental and planning matters, particularly regulatory enforcement and conservation issues. She regularly assists with matters pertaining to protected species and tree preservation, as well as contaminated land liability.
"Karen Jones is a class act who reliably achieves her clients' objectives."
"Karen is extremely practical and a good negotiator."
"Karen Jones made herself accessible to us at all times. We could not have achieved the outcome without her, as she gave me the nerve to make some very bold decisions."