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Environment - Northern (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Barristers at Kings Chambers are instructed in all manner of environmental disputes, including noise, air and water pollution cases. The set fields experienced silks and accomplished juniors who are able to assist action groups, individuals and companies. Kings Chambers is frequently sought out by the Environment Agency and other regulatory bodies to advise and act on challenging cases across the North of England and the rest of the UK. Members appear in cases at all levels of the court system, including the Supreme Court. Notable recent instructions include R (Walker) v Redbridge LBC, a judicial review of a decision to grant planning permission for a development compromising 1,280 dwellings. One client notes that "if it weren't for them, I wouldn't know where to go for planning and environment."

Gary Smith is chief clerk and Mark Ronson is senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Barrett
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John Barrett
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John Barrett maintains an excellent reputation as an accomplished junior in the areas of planning, administrative and public law and environmental law. He is noted for his adept handling of matters pertaining to the minerals, waste and renewables sectors. He acts for house builders, local authorities and agricultural clients.

John is a fabulous barrister. He provides great advice, is very client-friendly, and superb in court. A very safe pair of hands.

John Hunter
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John Hunter
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John Hunter has an impressive environmental practice spanning pollution, conservation, waste and protected species. He has a well-established reputation for acting in judicial reviews and injunctions for clients, including local authorities and regulators. He also has experience appearing before the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal.

John Hunter is very good on complex issues and potential challenges, and he is my go-to on High Court of Appeal.

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Vincent Fraser KC
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Vincent Fraser KC is a highly regarded silk particularly adept at handling disputes involving environmental permitting and Environmental Impact Assessments. He handles a broad array of matters ranging from contaminated land disputes to sewer, flooding and other water issues. He is particularly experienced in the handling of matters concerning habitats regulations and European directives.

David Manley KC
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David Manley KC
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David Manley KC is a prominent silk with an abundance of experience in environmental matters. He is particularly adept at handling cases in the waste, renewable energy and animal-rendering industries. He is regarded as a specialist in nuclear and fracking matters. He also has impressive expertise in Commons Regulation work. Manley acts for landowners and developers.

David’s advice is always clear and pragmatic.

Ruth Stockley
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Ruth Stockley
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Ruth Stockley is a well-regarded barrister with a broad practice spanning areas such as environment, and town and country planning. She has a wealth of public inquiry experience, and regularly handles proposals for solar farms and transport infrastructure. She is also experienced in the handling of disputes concerning rights of way and highways and has recently dealt with significant transport-related cases. She regularly advises developers, local authorities and other parties.

She possess a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Ranked Barristers at
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Environment

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Vincent Fraser KC
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David Manley KC
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David Manley KC
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Band 2
Ruth Stockley KC
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Ruth Stockley KC
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Juniors

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Environment

John Barrett
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John Barrett
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John Hunter
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John Hunter
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