Ranking tables
Environment: Claimant | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Hugh James 14 Years Ranked
- Leigh Day 16 Years Ranked
- Richard Buxton Solicitors
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
- Richard BuxtonRichard Buxton Solicitors
Band 2
Band 3
- Gwen Morgan-Evans Hugh James15 Years Ranked
- Lisa FosterRichard Buxton Solicitors
- Paul TaylorRichard Buxton Solicitors
Up and Coming
- Matthew McFeeleyRichard Buxton Solicitors
Star Associates
Associates to watch
- Kimberley Sutton Hugh James3 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Andrews Hugh James4 Years Ranked
- Tom Short Leigh Day3 Years Ranked
- Hannah BrownRichard Buxton Solicitors
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Hugh JamesEnvironment: Claimant2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedHugh James has a distinguished practice with a strong pool of sector experts regularly representing clients in court litigation. The firm is highly experienced in group actions, particularly in relation to private nuisance and land compensation claims. It regularly acts for community groups and local residents across the UK. In addition, the team is active in representing homeowners alleging loss of value to their properties as a result of infrastructure projects and developments.1 Leigh DayEnvironment: Claimant2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedLeigh Day is a leading claimant-side practice with an excellent track record in major environmental claims. It calls upon an impressive breadth of experience in areas including human rights, climate change and planning. The firm offers niche expertise handling damage claims in developing countries. Its lawyers frequently advise on multiparty actions.
Band 2
2 Hausfeld & Co LLPEnvironment: Claimant2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedHausfeld boasts a stellar and impressive environment practice that represents NGOs, charities and groups of claimants in both domestic and international courts. The firm has notable experience handling environmental petitions, private nuisance claims and legal interventions. Its lawyers are also active in judicial reviews against the UK government in respect of breaches of environmental law. Additionally, it has a fast-growing practice in climate change-related issues.2 Pogust GoodheadEnvironment: Claimant2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedPogust Goodhead has a growing practice acting on the claimant side in large-scale environmental litigation. It has particular expertise in handling group claims originating in Brazil, but also represents affected clients in the UK and further afield. The lawyers regularly handle issues concerning water contamination and emissions.