Environment
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 1
Email address
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(0115) 976 6000Chambers Review
Browne Jacobson is frequently engaged by corporate clients on account of its leading skill set in contentious and non-contentious environmental matters. It undertakes a range of work for public agencies and NGOs, including advice on responsibilities under various regulations and representation in prosecutions and enforcements. Browne Jacobson also offers niche expertise in protected species issues and conservation matters.
Work Highlights
- Browne Jacobson advised the Civil Aviation Authority on environmental assessments as part of its Airspace Change Masterplan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Browne Jacobson has understood our business and helped us during some really tough cases. It always thinks of the bigger picture."
"Browne Jacobson are communicative, easy to work with and responsive to our instructions. They treat us with respect."
"Browne Jacobson are experts in this area and provides timely, pragmatic and sensible advice."
"The Browne Jacobson team has good knowledge and is flexible enough to bring in additional resources as and when required."
"Browne Jacobson has understood our business and helped us during some really tough cases. It always thinks of the bigger picture."
"Browne Jacobson are communicative, easy to work with and responsive to our instructions. They treat us with respect."
"Browne Jacobson are experts in this area and provides timely, pragmatic and sensible advice."
"The Browne Jacobson team has good knowledge and is flexible enough to bring in additional resources as and when required."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Barlow advises a range of public and private sector clients on regulatory requirements pertaining to chemicals, habitat preservation and flood prevention. He also advises on contaminated land claims and environment issues in the marine and renewable energy sectors.
"Richard Barlow did a great job on a complex issue."
"Richard is very calm. He sees the wider picture. He has broad and expansive knowledge and he commands respect."
Ben Standing handles both contentious and non-contentious environmental matters for a range of public sector clients, including local councils and non-departmental public bodies. He regularly provides representation in judicial reviews, and assists with licensing and permit issues in relation to matters such as air quality and wildlife conservation.
"Ben is an expert in his area. He is calm and confident, and he is able to assist us with the most complex matters."
"Ben Standing provided an excellent service. He was available when needed and shared a wealth of knowledge and expertise."