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Environment - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
James is extraordinarily personable, easy to work with, accessible, and an excellent advocate on his feet.
James gives pragmatic advice and is consistently excellent.
Planning - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Maurici KC is a respected advocate well equipped to act in a broad range of planning cases for property owners and public entities. The long list of areas in which he is experienced includes advising on environmental matters and state aid issues related to planning or compulsory purchase. His planning inquiry experience features a particular focus on large housing schemes.
Strengths
James has a fantastic approach and provides exceptional quality advice and guidance.
James is absolutely brilliant and has a great grasp of the detail in each case.
He provides industry-leading advice and opinions. He is an excellent advocate, very supportive, and ensures that the case is presented in the optimal fashion.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Maurici KC is often seen in complex judicial reviews in the planning, environment and regulatory spheres. He is experienced in local government, EU and human rights law. He advises public bodies and private clients in public law matters, and also has experience advocating before domestic and European courts.
Strengths
James is exceptionally strong on public law matters. He instils real confidence in solicitors and lay clients.
We have always felt confident relying on James's strategic judgement, and naturally his technical expertise is very strong.
James has one of the sharpest minds ever.
Local Government - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Maurici KC is an experienced public law silk with a fine track record of advising public authorities on complex matters arising within the context of housing and education. He is regularly instructed in high-stakes local government disputes and has a solid understanding of EU law, human rights and funding issues.
Strengths
James is very knowledgeable about the law and very thoughtful.
Agriculture & Rural Affairs - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Maurici KC is an accomplished and experienced silk well versed with regards to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, shooting rights and planning matters. He often advises landowners and public bodies.
Strengths
James is an excellent advocate and adviser.
He is a thoroughly good guy, a brilliant lawyer who overlooks nothing.
He is calm, considered and has a great manner with clients. He always provides astute advice, has great technical knowledge and is also pragmatic.
He is very knowledgeable and experienced.