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Cornerstone Barristers

Environment

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Cornerstone Barristers

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Environment - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cornerstone Barristers is home to a number of environmental practitioners with extensive knowledge of renewable energy, Environmental Impact Assessments and habitats. Members regularly act for individuals, action groups and local councils, with clients noting that they provide "comprehensive, clear advice, and are approachable and easy to deal with." Barristers at the set have worked on a plethora of matters, including a highly publicised Supreme Court case R (Finch & Weald Action Group) v Surrey County Council & Horse Hill Developments Ltd.

Daryl Hughes is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks at Cornerstone are very helpful.

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  • The clerks are very responsive and able to deal with any request.

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  • The clerks provide good advice on which barrister is best placed to advise on particular instructions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Estelle Dehon
    Estelle Dehon

    Estelle Dehon

    Estelle Dehon KC is well regarded for her experience in fracking cases, in which she has represented the Environmental Agency, NGOs and local residents. She is also frequently instructed in disputes relating to controversial developments, including a coal mine and an airport. Dehon is also extremely well-versed in matters related to climate change.

    • Estelle is brilliant and knows everything there is to know about this area. She has incredible experience on environment matters and is a brilliant advocate.

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    • Estelle is a phenomenally bright and amazing advocate with a deep-rooted connection to the issues she works on.

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    • Estelle is very strategic and insightful, and offers strong advocacy.

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    • Estelle provides strong advocacy and is very passionate about the issues at hand.

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  • Nina Pindham
    Nina Pindham

    Nina Pindham

    Nina Pindham is a well-regarded environment and planning law junior who advises local authorities, landowners and environmental groups, among other clients. Her experience includes the environmental aspects of renewable energy developments, numerous water law cases and disputes relating to habitats and other conservation issues.

    • Nina is an enthusiastic, dedicated and responsive environment law barrister.

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  • Ruchi Parekh
    Ruchi Parekh

    Ruchi Parekh

    Ruchi Parekh is an impressive rising star in the environment sector. She is regularly instructed in high-profile litigation related to such subjects as solar energy, gas and oil exploration and the impact of nuclear power.

    • Ruchi consistently provides clear advice, is very approachable, and is a joy to work with.

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Ranked Barristers at Cornerstone Barristers (3)

London (Bar)

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