gunnercooke LLP‘s planning and environment practice, led by Anna Willetts, provides environmental criminal and regulatory defence, as well as planning and environmental advisory services, including support with appeals. The group is also noted for its expertise in energy-from-waste schemes, land reclamation, and improvement projects.
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‘Anna Willetts has a great in-depth knowledge of the law relating to the environment. She has a masters in geology which has given her a first class ability to understand expert evidence relating to many aspects of environmental crime/planning. She is a past president of the ICWM and highly respected in the industry.’
‘The uniqueness from gunnercooke always comes for the individual you deal with and the strength, knowledge and capabilities on show make them stand out.’
‘Anna Willetts shows drive and purpose in all legal tasks around planning and the environment. Anna and her team are proactive and articulate - her wealth of knowledge and experience comes with a very positive attitude towards justice for her clients.'
Key clients
- Reece Baker
- Recycled Material Supplies Ltd.
- DMC Services (Essex) Ltd.
- DMC Services (Essex) Ltd. (JR)
- Blue Lagoon Heritage Ltd.
Work highlights
Representing Reece Baker in the Crown Court for charges of conspiracy to commit fraud in relation to a battery recycling scheme.
Representing DMC Services who were served an abatement notice in respect of alleged nuisance from waste fires.
Representing Blue Lagoon Heritage Ltd in the Magistrates Court for a failure to comply with a notice.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anna Willetts