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Environment - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Estelle Dehon KC is well regarded for her experience in fracking cases, in which she has represented the Environmental Agency, NGOs and local residents. She is also frequently instructed in disputes relating to controversial developments, including a coal mine and an airport. Dehon is also extremely well-versed in matters related to climate change.
Strengths
Estelle is brilliant and knows everything there is to know about this area. She has incredible experience on environment matters and is a brilliant advocate.
Estelle is a phenomenally bright and amazing advocate with a deep-rooted connection to the issues she works on.
Estelle is very strategic and insightful, and offers strong advocacy.
Estelle provides strong advocacy and is very passionate about the issues at hand.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Estelle Dehon KC maintains a busy public law practice for both claimants and various government departments. She has a wealth of experience across matters concerning planning, data protection, election and environmental law.
Strengths
Estelle's advocacy is all top-notch and she has that rare combination of tenacity and very good judgement.
Estelle has been brilliant to work with in all regards - hands-on, responsive, proactive, with excellent legal arguments and drafting.
Estelle is one of the most hard-working and dedicated environmental lawyers. She is totally tuned in to our clients' objectives.
Data Protection - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Estelle Dehon KC is particularly recognised for her work relating to the Freedom of Information Act. Her cases tend to have public law and human rights elements to them, and she acts both for government bodies and for claimants.
Strengths
Estelle is fantastic. Her advocacy is brilliant, and she provides excellent client service. She also gives insightful and strategic advice.
Estell is committed to excellence. She has outstanding knowledge, and she is a fantastic lawyer.
Planning - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Estelle Dehon KC dedicates a significant portion of her practice to planning law, frequently representing interest groups, individuals and local authorities in sometimes controversial cases. She regularly appears in the High Court and at public inquiries concerning substantial development proposals. She has been involved in important challenges to energy schemes including fracking.
Strengths
Estelle is an impressive advocate who provides clear and concise advice.
She is extremely approachable and demonstrates strong expertise and strategic advice.
Estelle has a brilliant approach to all her work and is a pleasure to work with. She is passionate, puts clients at ease, and is aware of the economic interests affecting planning work.