A pre-eminent firm for environmental work, Browne Jacobson LLP‘s planning and environment team acts for major public sector and NGO clients. The environmental expertise is well supported by the public law experience of practice head Richard Barlow, who lends his environmental law, judicial review, and risk management knowledge to local authorities and public bodies. With similar public law experience, Laura Hughes is a key name for nature conservation, while Ben Standing also comes recommended for his experience advising on biodiversity net gain, contaminated land, habitats regulations, and marine matters. Andrew Hopkin leads the criminal compliance and regulatory team, where he handles the prosecution of environmental cases, and Helen Gill leads on biodiversity net gain work.
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- 'The stand out person is Richard Barlow, for his knowledge and ability in all types of environmental problems. He is best known for giving advice on regulatory issues.'
Key clients
- Natural England
- DPD Group UK Ltd
- Enva England (Specialist Waste) Limited
- First State Investments
- Canal & River Trust
- Homes England
- The Mining & Remediation Authority
- Boots UK Ltd
- Baxi
- London Borough of Southwark
- Games Workshop PLC
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Andrew Hopkin
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Richard Barlow; Laura Hughes
Other key lawyers
Andrew Hopkin; Helen Gill; Ben Standing