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Planning & Environment - Yorkshire

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What the Team is Known For

Freeths maintains a proficient practice with a strong reputation for its work in environmental regulation, particularly for advice to developers and local councils regarding protected species. The team has further strengths advising on permitting requirements, environmental liability and water contamination. It is also known for its experience defending environmental prosecutions brought by regulatory agencies.

Work Highlights

  • Freeths advised on the implementation of legally compliant processes across the Defence Estate to align with updated statutory guidance on conservation site operations issued by Natural England.

Strengths

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The Freeths team were engaging and excellent at drawing on guidance and legislation that I never knew existed.

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Freeths are leading experts in environmental regulation and habitats law.

Planning & Environment respondent
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Freeths' advice is always well-considered and thorough on complex and changing areas of law.

Planning & Environment respondent
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They are able to rapidly digest information and provide advice and are clear on what can be achieved and by when.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alison Ogley
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Alison Ogley
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Alison Ogley often represents clients from the housing and energy sectors in planning appeals and judicial reviews. She also advises on public inquiries.

The way Alison draws on knowledge and thinks outside of every single box is a phenomenal talent. She is a beacon for inspiration.

She's doing good work for a good range of clients. Alison is very visible and very active across all the sectors.

Alison Ogley is very astute and easy to work with.

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Penny Simpson
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Penny Simpson
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Band 1

Penny Simpson is noted for her command of the law concerning natural environment and biodiversity protection. She frequently advises real estate developers and local authorities on regulatory issues and is also recommended for contentious matters, including water contamination disputes.

She understands our business's needs and works hard to provide sound, professional, timely advice and support.

We were really impressed with her and her team: they had the right experience for us.

Penny is a leading expert in environmental regulations. Her deep understanding of the law means that she is able to provide specialist and technical advice.

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Freeths LLP

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Alison Ogley
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Alison Ogley
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Penny Simpson
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Penny Simpson
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