Environment

Charles Gibson KC is an effective silk for large mass tort and group action claims who has appeared in many large and demanding cases defending corporations against claims of environmental damage. He has worked on significant disputes both domestically and internationally, including a number of disputes arising from energy exploration activities in Africa.

"He's a very thoughtful barrister. He was first-rate and really got stuck into the law and was a brilliant analyst."

Geraint Webb KC is a highly experienced silk who has defended clients in leading environmental mass tort cases, including claims relating to environmental damage caused by mining and oil operations. Many of his instructions are international in origin.

"Geraint is forensically bright and strategic. He treats everyone with real respect for their views and is a team player. He is so generous with his time and a good ally."

Oliver Campbell KC has a wealth of experience in environmental and regulatory matters. He has acted in emissions and noise nuisance disputes, among a wide range of other issues.

"I think that he is absolutely excellent. He is fiercely clever, unbelievably clear and makes really difficult points in a very simple way."

"Oliver is totally impressive."

"Oliver takes everything in his stride and provides very pragmatic advice. He's very commercial. He has a precise, calm and steady manner when advocating on complex and tricky points of law."

Adam Heppinstall KC is regularly instructed in major international group actions, for both claimants and defendants. He is known for his expertise in water and air pollution matters, among numerous others.

"He has second-to-none knowledge on international law and is very good fun to work with. He's a persuasive advocate and excellent with clients. He is a clear communicator."

"Adam is really excellent with clients and super knowledgeable. He is able to convey his knowledge in a way that is very easy to understand."

"He's very user-friendly, very available and responsive. Adam gives robust, practical, commercial advice and he is a calm, persuasive and charming advocate."

Kathleen Donnelly KC is instructed in a broad range of environmental prosecutions and claims. She acts in high-profile litigation relating to emissions and has noted experience acting in environment-related group action mandates.

"I've found her to be user-friendly and a great team player. She is wonderfully articulate, clear, concise and commercial. I think she's great and hugely impressive."

Toby Riley-Smith KC specialises in the civil and criminal elements of cases relating to environmental disasters. He is an expert on nuisance and pollution claims linked to flooding and waste operations.

"Toby is a real team player. He's really good to work with and gets into the details. He's just great."

"He is an amazing advocate. Toby is terrifically hard-working and has a very good bedside manner with clients. He's very reassuring."

"Toby was really great."