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Proactive, quick, and responsive’, Deborah Sharples is a vastly experienced environmental lawyer, whose wide-ranging work places Hewitsons LLP firmly in the top tier. She recently defended a farmer accused of breaching an abatement notice; represented two farmers outside East Anglia who operated livestock units without PPC permits; and advised a chemical manufacturer on the remediation of contaminated land.

Mills & Reeve LLP’s Rebecca Carriage is noted for her quick, effective and commercial approach, and acts for clients such as Trinity College Cambridge and the Mineral Products Association. Advice on the Mining Waste Directive, for companies such as CBI Minerals Group, is a key strand of the practice.

Richard Buxton is ‘the standout East Anglia firm for environmental matters’, with an outstanding claimant practice. Susan Ring is experienced in aircraft noise and wind farm claims.

Andrew Bryce & Co’s name partner is a leading specialist in regulatory and environmental matters, including criminal defence for industrial clients in sectors such as waste management, and oil and gas.

Celebrated regulatory expert Kathryn Gilbertson at Greenwoods Solicitors LLP leads a team that includes environmental expert Anna Willets. Recent successes include saving £250,000 for a haulier with a planning permission issue concerning contaminated groundwater.

Consultants Neill Campbell and Martin Blakemore bring vast experience in contaminated land issues and environmental disputes to the commercial property practice of Taylor Vinters, which advises clients on Environment Agency prosecutions among other matters.

Birketts LLP is ‘very good for both public and private sector clients, providing sound and reassuring advice’. Richard Eaton is ‘extremely good at guiding clients through difficult proceedings’.

At Greene & Greene, litigators Michael Batty and Andrew Kinnison defend Environment Agency prosecutions, with one ongoing matter involving liabilities of over £70,000.

Howes Percival LLP’s Philip Hunter, who has a master’s degree in environmental law, defends clients against Environment Agency prosecutions.

Steeles Law LLP’s David Merson is ‘prompt and experienced’.

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