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Twenty Essex

Environment

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Twenty Essex

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Environment - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Twenty Essex boasts a strong environmental team of barristers who specialise in international environmental law. The barristers regularly work on large-scale, international climate cases, often for claimants. One source notes that the barristers at Twenty Essex "combine technical skills with good strategic nous and are not afraid of difficult cases". Members of Twenty Essex have acted on cases before the human rights tribunal in the Americas on behalf of the Institute of Small and Micro States regarding climate change and rising sea levels. The set bolsters its environmental practice with a well-regarded energy practice.

Arron Zitver, Christopher Theobald and Anthony Caroll are the practice directors for this set.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks at Twenty Essex provide great support.

    Environment respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • Monica Feria-Tinta
    Monica Feria-Tinta

    Monica Feria-Tinta

    Monica Feria-Tinta is frequently instructed in complex international environmental law matters. She is experienced in public international law and has become a highly sought barrister to provide expert advice on climate change issues and handle high-profile climate change litigation.

    • Monica provides detailed and very high-quality technical and strategic advice.

      Environment respondentUK Bar
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  • Gordon Nardell
    Gordon Nardell

    Gordon Nardell

    Gordon Nardell KC is often instructed on the environmental aspects of energy matters. He is also a valued presence on planning, waste and environmental permitting cases.

    • A brilliant advocate with sound judgement on every issue which collectively builds a successful case.

      Environment respondentUK Bar
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  • Wendy J Miles
    Wendy J Miles

    Wendy J Miles

    Wendy Miles KC maintains an expanding environmental practice arising from a focus on commercial disputes. She is noted for her expertise in international arbitration regarding climate change and energy, advising private parties, industry groups and government bodies, among others.

    • Wendy is very strong on climate change-related matters.

      Environment respondentUK Bar

    • Wendy is a force of nature in the environment law space.

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