Environment

James Maurici KC is a leading figure for matters involving climate change and marine environmental issues. He also advises clients on air quality, habitat and species protection, contaminated land and common law nuisance complaints.

David Elvin KC is well regarded for his work on planning, environmental and public law cases. He is noted for his strength on matters with an EU law element.

David Forsdick KC is sought out by government departments, councils, key environmental NGOs and regulators to advise on subjects such as contaminated land and mineral extraction. He has extensive advocacy experience, routinely appearing before the Court of Appeal.

Gwion Lewis KC takes on environmental cases as part of a far-reaching practice that also extends to planning and public law. He is familiar with both domestic and EU regulations and has appeared in numerous public inquiries and judicial reviews.

Alex Goodman KC is a highly regarded silk in the environmental law sphere. He has a broad range of expertise covering such diverse matters as marine management, Open Space Act issues and environmental impact assessments, to name a few. He brings expertise in planning and public law to his environment practice.

Alex Shattock is a well-regarded junior specialising in environmental and public law. With a PhD in public law, he brings a strong academic background to his work, which often sees him representing NGOs in environmental challenges to governmental policy.

Heather Sargent is frequently instructed to appear in a range of cases and judicial reviews relating to all manner of environmental issues, from airport developments to conservation. She has notable expertise in permitting matters.

Margherita Cornaglia of Doughty Street Chambers maintains a specialist practice-focused on climate change and environmental justice. She is regularly sought after by a wide range of clients including NGOs to advise on such issues as contaminated land, deforestation and greenhouse gases, among numerous other matters.

Nick Grant is an impressive rising star in the environment sector. He regularly appears at all levels of court including the Supreme Court on a range of environmental matters and has particular expertise in waste, habitats regulations, water abstraction and more.

Richard Moules KC represents private developers, the government and other interest groups in planning and environmental law matters. His workload spans such varied subjects as renewable energy projects, air pollution and the protection of wild birds.

Richard Turney KC specialises in environmental and planning law. His varied practice includes waste enforcement work, noise nuisance cases and wildlife protection matters.

Sasha Blackmore KC is an accomplished public law practitioner with a comprehensive knowledge of environmental law. She has a wealth of experience in marine, fisheries and habitats issues and regularly acts for local authorities.