Daniel Stedman Jones > Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC > London, England > Barrister Profile

39 Essex Chambers garners praise as ‘a premier set for planning and environmental law‘, with conservation matters forming a key pillar of strength for the group. Stephen Tromans KC is ‘an outstanding barrister and an expert in his field‘. Richard Harwood OBE KC is acting for a large offshore wind farm in a case involving alleged conflict between the client’s operations and the operations of the Net Zero Teesside project, which involves a carbon capture and storage scheme. At the junior end of chambers, James Burton is well known for his expertise in handling group litigation cases; Stephanie David is ‘an engaging, courageous advocate‘; and the ‘highly organised and disciplined’ Daniel Stedman Jones has established strength in advising on renewable energy matters.

39 Essex Chambers has ‘strength in depth and can cover the whole spectrum of public law with advocates at the top of their game at all levels’, in addition to the set’s construction expertise. The energy and natural resources group handles high-profile domestic and international disputes in the oil and gas, nuclear, power generation and distribution, and renewables in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and the UK. Stephen Tromans KC is known for his skill in disputes concerning waste from energy, renewables, nuclear, oil and gas, and energy regulation. He is currently acting for Sizewell C company on a DCO application for new nuclear power station and related permitting issues. Among the juniors, Jess Connors is sought-after for high-value TCC disputes. Daniel Stedman Jones is currently acting for a leading Norwegian multinational hydropower company, Statkraft AS, in an application for a solar farm in North Wales.