With a strong track record of advising on Environment Agency investigations and complex breaches of environmental law regulations, Gateley Legal specialises in supporting major home construction companies and financial institutions. The Birmingham-based practice is led by the ‘exceptionally talented, clever’ Ruth Armstrong, who primarily focuses on the housebuilding, construction, and waste management industries, providing crisis management services. Pauline Munro is a health and safety expert, Sophie McCormick concentrates on food safety and hygiene investigations, and Sadie Rice is knowledgeable on waste management and pollution matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Lee McBride who leads the practice is outstanding and is a true gentleman and scholar. He not only has a high profile in the Midlands but also as a national voice within the legal industry. He is my first port of call when I need assistance with property transactions and associated environmental due diligence issues.’
- ‘The team are all specialists and not just a group of individuals that dabble in this area of law. Always found them to be professional and responsive to my requirements.’
- ‘Ruth Armstrong is exceptionally talented, clever and a proper defence lawyer who fights her clients corner with steely charm.’
- ‘Longstanding and very strong commitment to practice in environmental law. National presence in this field. Gateley combines complete client focus with realistic, sensible advice.’
- ‘Regulatory team led by the highly experienced and thoroughly professional.'
- 'Ruth Armstrong is brilliant with clients. Provides reassurance, sensible advice and a deep knowledge of the law. She is also brilliant at reading people and the strategic navigation of a case from start to finish.’
- 'Professional and responsive.'
Key clients
- Taylor Wimpey Plc
- Bellway Homes Plc
- Vistry Group (incorporating Galliford Try, Bovis Homes and Linden Homes)
- Croudace Homes
- Donald Ward Limited
- Clearaway Limited
- DCC Plc
- Certas Energy UK Limited
- United Molasses Group
- Story Homes
- Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited
- Davidsons Developments Limited
- Grupo Bimbo UK Limited
- Samworth Brothers
- Countrywide Properties
- BioMarsh Environmental Ltd
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Lee McBride
Practice head
Ruth Armstrong
Other key lawyers
Lee McBride; Sophie McCormick; Sadie Rice