With a strong grasp of the house building and construction industries, Walker Morris LLP is well-placed to advise on the environmental aspects of planning matters for development schemes. At the helm of the practice, Stuart Ponting works closely with clients on environmental investigations. Heading up the practice alongside him, Richard Sagar is an experienced advocate, having acted in planning appeals. Rachel Turnbull utilises her regulatory background to support clients.
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- Stuart Ponting and Rachel Turnbull are knowledgeable and dedicated.
- The Walker Morris team are highly experienced in all aspects of the development process. They provide expert advice on planning applications, EIA, development proposals, CPO, land assembly, highways, and claims in the Planning Court. Their advice is always expeditious and targeted. They are also client-friendly, approachable, and good fun to work with.
- Josh Kitson is an experienced, easy-to-work-with, and responsive solicitor.
Key clients
- Caterpillar Inc
- Erith Contractors Limited
- Precious Holdings (Wakefield) Limited
Work highlights
Advised an international chemical manufacturing business on significant potential liabilities arising from historic and ongoing contamination issues at a manufacturing site and advising on future liability in the context of a potential acquisition/disposal.
Advised a national housebuilder on significant and numerous silt pollution issues at a major development site, culminating in the offer of an Enforcement Undertaking to the Environment Agency.
Successfully negotiating an Enforcement Undertaking for a construction and demolition client in respect of a Category 1 pollution incident where the regulator had already expressed a clear desire to prosecute.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Stuart Ponting
Other key lawyers
Richard Sagar; Rachel Turnbull