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Environment - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Ned Westaway represents a range of clients, including a number of large environmental organisations, in conservation law and protection of habitat cases. He further advises on matters relating to climate change, waste law, contaminated land and environmental crime.
Strengths
Ned is a very impressive barrister who really enjoys environmental law and maintains a well-rounded practice.
Ned is a highly intelligent junior with an eye for detail and a natural ability to detect the weaknesses in opposing arguments.
Ned is a strong lawyer who is very knowledgeable, intelligent, and can get into the detail of complex matters.
Agriculture & Rural Affairs - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Ned Westaway is a highways and rights of way specialist who has experience of acting in commons and village green disputes. He frequently appears for local authorities, and also acts for high-profile riding and rambling interest groups. In addition, his caseload encompasses rural flooding matters.
Strengths
Ned Westaway is an excellent advocate. He is very good at putting across arguments in a way that makes them sound really good.
Ned is a highly intelligent junior with an eye for detail and a natural ability to detect the weaknesses in opposing arguments.
Planning - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Ned Westaway is an expert in environmental law with a sound, practical knowledge of planning matters. He acts for local authorities, planning applicants and objectors, handling a broad range of cases including those relating to major development proposals, complex enforcement and significant infrastructure projects. He tackles high-level appellate work involving novel points of law.
Strengths
Ned is a highly intelligent junior with an eye for detail and a natural ability to detect the weaknesses in opposing arguments.