The ‘excellent specialist team’ at Schofield Sweeney offers clients all aspects of environmental compliance, covering investigations, prosecutions and regulatory enforcement related to waste, water, air pollution, permit non-compliance, noise, odour, and land spreading. Craig Burman, praised as ’stand out in the environmental law field’, leads the team from the Leeds office. Burman focuses on environmental risk management and compliance, handling regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings led by the Environment Agency, Health and Safety Executives, and local authorities. He is supported by Ian Anderson, who is a key name in relation to illegal waste activities and fly tipping.
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‘The team is very knowledgeable about environmental law. They are also very good strategically.'
‘Craig Burnham knows a lot. He has a broad range of experience and he is a very cool, calm and collected.'
‘Great group of people, easy to work with and provides clear advice and support.’
‘Craig Burman stands out in the environmental law field, unique experience and approach.’
‘An excellent specialist team that we use on all property transaction. The team has an extremely collaborative approach.’
‘Craig Berman is extremely pragmatic and is an excellent sounding board for environmental issues on transactions. He has excellent technical skills and knowledge and I would not hesitate to recommend him.’
Key clients
- Leeds City Council
- Yorkshire Water Services Limited
- Hermes Parcelnet Limited
Work highlights
Advised a local flood authority on their powers and rights in respect of a main river flood alleviation scheme, and interrelationship between powers of flood alleviation and rail network management and operation, together with ongoing flood and drainage issues and natural flood management.
Advised a number of internal drainage boards in respect of their powers to take enforcement action in relation to non-consented works within their bye-law strip.
Advised the owners of Vickers Laboratories Limited of environmental liabilities and risks surrounding contamination in connection with the sale of the business to US based purchasers.
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Practice head
Craig Burman
Other key lawyers
Ian Anderson