Mr Stuart Ponting > Walker Morris LLP > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

Walker Morris LLP’s full-service practice has a strong contentious offering, with Stuart Ponting acting on several fatal accident cases as well as appearing at inquests. The ‘exceptional team’ also fields legal director Claire Burrows who has experience liaising with the Police, Health and Safety Executive and Care Quality Commission. The firm has a strong presence in the food sector and is frequently instructed by food manufacturing and retail clients. Jeanette Burgess heads up the department.

Walker Morris LLP advises on the contentious and non-contentious environment-related aspects of large-scale infrastructure and development projects across the residential, retail, minerals, waste and renewable energy sectors. The ‘knowledgeable and approachable’ team has seen an increase in matters arising out of the waste sector, regarding compliance issues and emerging projects, and continues to act on enforcement cases, including environmental prosecutions and statutory nuisance. Alison Ogley, who has experience in EIA mandates, habitat regulations and waste development projects, jointly leads the practice alongside Stuart Ponting, who is regularly instructed in environmental investigations.