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Blackstone Chambers is noted for its work on a broad range of environmental law matters. The set is hailed for its strength in cases with complex public law elements and well known for representing clients in judicial reviews. One source notes that they are "able to provide comprehensive advice with great attention to detail, noting potential risks and complications". Barristers at the set advise local governments as well as NGOs, individuals and energy companies. The barristers continue to work on several high-profile cases, such as a matter concerning Nigerian oil spills and a judicial review on the obligations of a regulator to monitor water pollution from sewage treatment works.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are always responsive and happy to help."
"The clerking team is friendly, efficient and dependable. Billy Brian, clerk, is very proactive and user-friendly."
"The clerks at Blackstone Chambers are very efficient. They're friendly and down to earth."
"The clerks are very good and very professional. They run like a professional unit, which is very good."
"The clerks are always responsive when I engage with them."
"The clerks are always responsive and happy to help."
"The clerking team is friendly, efficient and dependable. Billy Brian, clerk, is very proactive and user-friendly."
"The clerks at Blackstone Chambers are very efficient. They're friendly and down to earth."
"The clerks are very good and very professional. They run like a professional unit, which is very good."
"The clerks are always responsive when I engage with them."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas de la Mare KC is experienced in environmental litigation as part of his wider practice. He leads in significant work covering emissions litigation and marine matters.
"Thomas is my go-to silk for complex and high-stakes environmental matters. He is a hugely impressive and persuasive advocate, who quickly distils complex cases into cogent and compelling arguments."
Emma Dixon offers broad environmental expertise, and acts in a mixture of contaminated land, water, fishing and air pollution cases. She has undertaken advocacy in the Supreme Court, the ECJ and other settings.
"She is phenomenally bright."
Hanif Mussa KC has an impressive and broad environmental practice. He is frequently sought to represent regulators and private entities in a range of issues related to renewable energy, matters connected to endangered species and wastewater disputes, among others.
"He's human, approachable and industrious in his document output. He is flexible and ingenious in everything he does."
Ravi Mehta is noted for his instructions in high-profile environmental litigation. He has particular strength in air quality matters, routinely acting for regulators, individuals and NGOs.
"Ravi is clever, charming and engaging. He has really good legal judgement."
Gayatri Sarathy frequently advises both NGOs and government bodies in public and regulatory matters within environmental law. She is well regarded for her handling of mandates concerning air quality and pollution, wildlife habitats and energy projects.
"Gayatri did an excellent job. She is really competent and confident."
"She is an absolute pleasure. She's very committed to environmental cases and in tune with the client's objectives. She has a fantastic all-round knowledge of public law which is very valuable."