Alongside a particular specialism advising developers and landowners on matters relating to natural capital and biodiversity net gain, the team at Foot Anstey assists clients with a wide range of regulatory issues. The team is led by newly appointed practice head James Clark , who joined the firm in January 2025. Kee Evans remains a key name in the team, advising on issues regarding contaminated land and environmental liability, as well as assisting housebuilders with net neutrality issues.
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Key clients
- National Farmers Union and various farming businesses
- Dartmoor Commoners' Council
- Future Energy Llanwern Limited
- British Solar Renewables
- EDF Renewables Solar Limited
- Berkeley Homes (Oxford & Chiltern) Limited
- Renewable Energy Systems Limited
- Gridserve UK Projects Limited
- Wales & West Utilities Limited
- Aster Group Limited
- Bromford Housing Association
- ABC International Bank plc
Work highlights
Advised the National Farmers Union and various farming businesses on contesting Natural England's designation of West Penwith Moors in Cornwall as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Advised several corporate clients this year on the allocation of environmental liability for on transactions involving the acquisition or disposal of land.
Defending Dartmoor Commoners' Council in a judicial review claim commenced by Wild Justice, an environmental charity.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
James Clark
Other key lawyers
Kee Evans