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Clarkslegal LLP has an extensive environmental practice, and works with many local authorities on waste management issues. It established the Forbury Investment Network, which encourages investment in environmental companies and technology. The firm also has carbon trading expertise.

DMH Stallard LLP stands out for its specialism in renewable energies, especially energy from waste. Highlights included an application to treat 100,000 tonnes of waste per year at a power-generating thermal facility. Michael Krantz is recommended.

Manches LLP handles complex regulatory, liability and litigation work for a host of large energy clients, including EDF and Adgen Energy. It also advises Susenco on its real estate acquisitions.

Stevens & Bolton LLP’s environmental team is ‘particularly strong and very useful’ across a variety of environmental issues, including climate change, contamination, impact assessment, risk and insurance matters. Valerie Fogleman stands out for her ability to ‘resolve intractable regulatory problems’.

Adams & Remers regularly advises VolkerVessels UK, and saw an increase in environmental risk management and insurance matters in 2011.

Diane Yarrow leads a ‘very trustworthy and competent’ team at B P Collins LLP, which handles major instructions from clients in the waste management sector, including Biffa Group, Verdant Group and Grundon Group.

Blake Lapthorn advised in relation to over 100 wind farm sites in 2011, and also on the installation of solar photovoltaic panels in schools.

Led by the experienced Karen Jones, Blandy & Blandy LLP’s environmental practice provides regular advice to the University of Reading.

Cripps Harries Hall LLP acts for clients in relation to alleged breaches of environmental law. Its ‘proactive’ and ‘very practical’ team also has expertise in environmental impact matters.

Morgan Cole acted for the Welsh government on the development of the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme, and advised two companies on the production of a solar farm and a biomass plant.

Pitmans LLP recently acted in three cases relating to property contamination.

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