DLA Piper is highly regarded in the market for its comprehensive coverage of contentious and non-contentious environmental issues, where the firm excels on compliance, waste management, disposal and environmental approval mandates. The team handles environmental litigation and regulatory investigations, while also assisting clients with the environmental aspects of real estate transactions; the group also advises on new policies and regulations. Teresa Hitchcock leads the team and is praised for her ‘years of relevant experience in handling environmental investigations’. Other key practitioners include Alastair Clough, who covers regulatory licensing and enforcement work; Ailish Oxenforth, who, alongside contentious work, provides environmental advice to clients; and James Parker, who frequently advises on regulatory investigations.
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‘The team is very knowledgeable on industrial processes, chemicals, reporting duties, inspections etc. which requires very little additional input from the client regarding his/her specific business. It helps a lot when the client does not need to explain the background in much detail and discussions can go straight into the legal issues at hand.’
‘Teresa Hitchcock has very clearly years of relevant experience in handling environmental investigations. Her knowledge of the process is invaluable and very reassuring to the client. She also has a remarkable attention to detail.’
Key clients
- Tokyo Electron Europe Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised a client on chemicals regulations, and application to its business to ensure compliance.
Lawyers
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Next generation partners
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Alastair Clough
Practice head
Teresa Hitchcock
Other key lawyers
Alastair Clough; Ailish Oxenforth; James Parker