Chambers Review
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Environment: Claimant - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Richard Buxton Solicitors is an outstanding practice that regularly represents claimants challenging controversial local government decisions involving various environmental issues. It is particularly experienced in aircraft noise and environmental nuisance problems, and assists clients with the judicial review process. The firm's clients include campaign groups, charities and private individuals. In addition, the team has expanded its scope to include matters relating to climate change, biodiversity and energy issues.
Strengths
The team have a strong belief in what they do. Their willingness to take on cases sets them apart as champions for justice in environmental law.
They have extensive and detailed knowledge of the topics we are dealing with and are excellent at keeping us informed.
Richard Buxton is one of the leading specialist environmental claimant firms. They are very competent, professional and willing to go the extra mile.
Their friendly and relaxed approach when working with clients is faultless. Out-of-hours responses were given when required, and it felt as if my case was the only one that had priority.
Work Highlights
Richard Buxton Solicitors represented South Lakes Action Against Climate Change - Towards Transition concerning its challenge to the proposed construction of a new coal mine in Whitehaven, Cumbria.
Notable practitioners
He is strong advocate and fights our corner well. He is very good at finding new arguments and he never gives up. More often than not, he can find a solution.
He has a huge amount of experience and possibly the biggest name in this space. He is very hands-on still and is a clear leader in this space.
Lisa Foster is noted for her knowledge of matters regarding heritage protection, particularly concerning listed buildings and conservation issues. She regularly acts for clients in bringing claims against local governments and regulators.
Lisa provides efficient and speedy help.
She's a strong advocate.
Paul Taylor demonstrates a wealth of experience in all environmental law issues. He acts for a range of clients, such as private individuals and protection groups, on matters involving nuisance disputes as well as judicial reviews.
He's been so proactive, engaged and enthused. I just feel really blessed by his insight and his willingness to do a lot of this proactively. The service has been exemplary.
I have been very impressed with his legal ability. He is very responsive, resourceful and positively encouraging.
He has specialist environmental law knowledge. He was a persuasive advocate and fully met our requirements.
Matthew is formidably clever, he is extremely creative in his approach to the law, and his grasp of detail is exceptional.
He was terrific and managed to get everything through. He was marvellous - always friendly and supportive.
Hannah Brown is an associate at Richard Buxton Solicitors who specialises in environmental and planning law. She has notable strength in judicial reviews and challenges to development projects.
She was very helpful and went above and beyond to support our work. I would thoroughly recommend her.
She guided us and helped us with the decision-making process without any pressure. We really enjoyed working with her.
Michael Riordan leads the firm's nuisance department. He is experienced in a range of matters, including statutory nuisance, as well as acting for clients against local authority enforcements.
Michael is extremely professional and very knowledgeable.
The level of service I received from Michael was exceptional. His grasp of the case's legal complexities and his ability to find solutions to its challenges were second to none.
He is innovative and gets invested in the case. He knows the details inside out. Whenever you are with Michael, you are always a step ahead.