Ranking tables

Environment: Claimant | UK

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Band 1

  1. Hugh James
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    Hugh James
    Environment: Claimant
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Hugh James is a distinguished practice with a strong pool of sector experts who regularly represent 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.
  2. Leigh Day
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    Leigh Day
    Environment: Claimant
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Leigh 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.
  3. Richard Buxton Solicitors
    Environment: Claimant
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Hausfeld & Co LLP
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    Hausfeld & Co LLP
    Environment: Claimant
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Hausfeld boasts an environment practice that represents NGOs, charities and groups of claimants in both domestic and international courts. The firm has notable experience handling environmental petitions and legal interventions. In addition, it has a fast-growing practice in climate change-related issues.
  2. Pogust Goodhead
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    Pogust Goodhead
    Environment: Claimant
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Pogust Goodhead is 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.