Michelmores LLP is well regarded for its expertise across the full spectrum of energy, clean energy and environmental work, with offerings including natural capital, biodiversity net gain regulations, sustainable agriculture and impact investing. The team also assists clients with advocacy and litigation, particularly with respect to wind turbines, noise and permits. Mark Howard and Helen Hutton jointly lead the team; Howard leads on various infrastructure projects and advises developers and public sector clients on environmental, and regulatory real estate matters, while Hutton acts for a wide range of clients, including developers, large corporates and not-for-profit organisations, on issues related to contaminated land, environmental liability as well as data centres and biodiversity net gain projects. Alexandra Watson is noted for having particular experience with energy and waste infrastructure projects. Harriet Grimes is also a key contact.
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‘Helen Hutton is our go to planning lawyer and she is very knowledgeable and proactive. She provides solid and practical advice on planning matters for our real estate team.’
Key clients
- BDW – Barratt Homes
- Cavanna Homes Limited
- C G Fry and Son Ltd
- Cornwall Council
- Dorset Council
- Forestry England
- Met Office
- Persimmon Homes
- University of Exeter
- Wiltshire Council
- Pennon/South West Water
- Safex Chemicals India Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Forestry Commission on a nutrient neutrality deal.
Acting for numerous property developers and local authorities in relation to consents for housing developments which are impacted if they are in areas affected by the nutrient neutrality restrictions on development.
Assisted from an environmental perspective in Safex Chemicals India Limited's purchase and ongoing management of a contaminated chemical manufacturing site in Norfolk.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Helen Hutton; Mark Howard
Other key lawyers
Alexandra Watson; Harriet Grimes