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Michael Barlow

Michael Barlow

UK 2026

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Burges Salmon LLP
 Burges Salmon LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Environment

South West

11 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Advises both public and private sector clients on all aspects of UK and EU environmental law. Michael has particular experience in issues relating to water law and leads the firm’s cross-departmental Water sector team. He has significant experience of contentious work (both criminal and civil) and regulatory compliance. He also chairs the cross-firm ESG client services team.

Career

Trainee at Burges Salmon 1994-96, assistant solicitor 1996-2000; assistant solicitor at Bevan Ashford 2000-01; associate at Burges Salmon 2001-2009; partner 2009.

Professional Memberships

The Law Society of England and Wales; UK Environmental Law Association.

Publications

Contributed the water sector section to the PLC section on Net Zero. Michael lectures widely.

Personal

Attended University of Bristol (1991 BA Classics); University of West of England (1992-94 CPE and LPC). Leisure interests include sports and playing his bass guitar.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Environment - South West

Band 1
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Michael Barlow specialises in environmental litigation. He frequently represents public and private sector clients facing potential criminal prosecution, as well as in regulatory disputes with the Environment Agency. He has particular expertise in areas such as energy efficiency, contaminated land and environmental permitting.

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