Ranking tables
Environment: Claimant | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Hugh James 15 Years Ranked
- Leigh Day 17 Years Ranked
- Richard Buxton Solicitors
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- Carol Day Leigh Day5 Years Ranked
- Daniel Leader Leigh Day10 Years Ranked
- Richard BuxtonRichard Buxton Solicitors
Band 2
Band 3
- Gwen Morgan-Evans Hugh James15 Years Ranked
- Wessen Jazrawi Hausfeld & Co LLP1 Years Ranked
- Lisa FosterRichard Buxton Solicitors
- Paul TaylorRichard Buxton Solicitors
Up and Coming
- Hannah BrownRichard Buxton Solicitors
- Matthew McFeeleyRichard Buxton Solicitors
Star Associates
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Hugh JamesEnvironment: Claimant2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedHugh 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.1 Leigh DayEnvironment: Claimant2025 | Band 1 | 17 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: Claimant2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedHausfeld 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 GoodheadEnvironment: Claimant2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedPogust 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.