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Francis Taylor Building

Environment

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Francis Taylor Building

Rankings

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Environment - London (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The barristers at Francis Taylor Building receive plaudits for the depth of their knowledge in environment and planning law, including the environmental aspects of infrastructure projects. A source notes that they offer "significant strength and depth in environment law." Members of FTB also have a wealth of experience handling regulatory issues and criminal liability cases. Its barristers act for large companies, environmental campaign groups and individuals. Barristers at the set have recently been involved in numerous high-profile cases, including Friends of the Earth v Secretary of State Environment, a case concerning the Government's Climate Change Adaption Programme.

Paul Coveney is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks at FTB are a pleasure to work with.

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  • The clerking team is highly responsive and provides top-level assistance.

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  • The Planning and Environment clerks, led by Paul Coveney, are a pleasure to work with, and are responsive and attentive to demands.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Pereira
    James Pereira

    James Pereira

    James Pereira KC is a leading silk advising on environmental law in the context of a broad public law practice. His caseload incorporates a plethora of topics ranging from environmental impact assessments to greenhouse gas emissions. He is noted for his work on statutory nuisance issues.

    • James is a strong and unflappable environmental law advocate.

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  • Ned Westaway
    Ned Westaway

    Ned Westaway

    Ned Westaway represents a range of clients, including a number of large environmental organisations, in conservation law and protection of habitat cases. He further advises on matters relating to climate change, waste law, contaminated land and environmental crime.

    • Ned is a very impressive barrister who really enjoys environmental law and maintains a well-rounded practice.

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    • Ned is a highly intelligent junior with an eye for detail and a natural ability to detect the weaknesses in opposing arguments.

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    • Ned is a strong lawyer who is very knowledgeable, intelligent, and can get into the detail of complex matters.

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  • Charles Streeten
    Charles Streeten

    Charles Streeten

    Charles Streeten is a strong junior with a particular focus on environmental judicial reviews. He acts in a range of cases, including those regarding energy, noise nuisance and habitats, and he represents campaigners, commercial organisations and local government bodies.

    • Charles is a versatile lawyer and a brave advocate.

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    • Charles is very impressive at mastering complicated matters and is very strong on his feet.

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  • Richard Honey
    Richard Honey

    Richard Honey

    Richard Honey KC has an expansive environmental practice that sees him advising on a range of matters including permitting, pollution liability, waste and land contamination, and protected habitats and species. He acts for government bodies, regulated individuals and local councils.

    • Richard is extremely able, and progresses and distils significant volumes of complex information to promote the client's best interests.

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    • Richard has a formidable intellect and incredible depth of knowledge in environment and planning law.

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    • Richard combines a deep understanding of complex legal matters with an ability to deliver clear, practical advice that is both strategic and precise.

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