
The team at Davidson Chalmers Stewart is sought after for its strength in handling waste management issues and judicial reviews, and the group fields expertise in handling a wide range of environmental law issues, including environmental disputes and regulatory and compliance issues. The ‘diligent’ practice head Laura Tainsh routinely handles waste management work, and is ably supported by regulatory expert Laura Irvine and Jackie Cook, who handles the environmental aspects of planning matters.
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- ‘Laura Tainsh is very proactive and keen to solve a problem when confronted with one. She can break down legal jargon in a thoughtful, clear manner.’
- ‘Laura Tainsh was confident and approachable, her advice was invaluable and I felt like we were the only client she had because of her availability and quick attention.'
Key clients
- Tartan Leisure Limited t/a Lost Shore Surf Resort
- WKN PNE Erneuerbare Energien GmbH
Work highlights
Acted for Uplift UK in a judicial review concerning the decision to grant consent for the development of the Rosebank oil field.
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Practice head
Laura Tainsh
Other key lawyers
Laura Irvine; Jackie Cook
