Environment | UK

Claire Gregory advises both private and public sector clients on the environmental liability risk profile, permitting and compliance requirements of corporate transactions and site acquisitions. She also assists with Environment Agency and local authority investigations into regulatory breaches, as well as nuisance and contract disputes.

Keith Davidson advises on the environmental liability and risk implications of complex projects and corporate acquisitions. He is particularly well known for his expertise in contaminated land matters and brownfield site developments.

Simon Colvin leads the environmental law team at Weightmans and has deep expertise in waste-to-energy projects, as well as waste collection and disposal issues. He is recommended for his advice on liability and risk in transactions, in addition to his handling of various contentious matters.

Rod Hunt has extensive experience defending environmental prosecution claims of all kinds. He regularly assists with inquiries, investigations and enforcement actions arising out of breaches of environmental regulations.

Stuart Wardlaw represents corporate and public sector clients in all manner of environment and health and safety regulatory proceedings and investigations. He has particular expertise advising clients on compliance with REACH regulation.

Claire Petricca-Riding leads the planning and environment department at Irwin Mitchell. Her practice covers various regulatory matters, such as investigations into water pollution allegations and statutory nuisance cases. She also has notable experience handling strategic planning work and Section 106 agreements.

Catherine Manning assists clients with non-contentious environmental and health and safety issues. She is particularly adept at advising on chemical-related work, including REACH and CLP matters.

Charlotte Scrivens is developing a broad contentious and non-contentious practice. She assists a variety of private sector clients with issues such as transactional due diligence, Environment Agency investigations and ESG compliance.

Stephanie Lunt is a senior associate at Clyde & Co adept at guiding individuals and organisations through Environment Agency investigations.