Environment: Claimant
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Hugh James is one of the country’s leading specialists in environmental law and group actions.
We have built up a team of environmental law experts and have had unrivalled success in applying the law to protect the environment. Our specialist team of leading environmental solicitors has successfully conducted environmental nuisance claims for whole communities affected by various forms of nuisance including odour, dust and noise. They have particular expertise in environmental nuisance claims caused by landfill sites, sewage treatment works and factories. We have specialist solicitors in claims pursued under the Land Compensation Act relating to new or altered highways, airports and other public work and have sought judicial reviews of government and local authority decisions which threaten to adversely affect people’s homes and properties.
Additionally, we specialise in dealing with health impacts of environmental hazards, such as illness or injury caused by exposure to pollution, high magnetic fields or food contamination.
Chambers Review
Hugh James is a distinguished practice with a strong pool of sector experts who regularly represent clients in court litigation. The firm is highly experienced in group actions, particularly in relation to private nuisance and land compensation claims. It regularly acts for community groups and local residents across the UK. In addition, the team is active in representing homeowners alleging loss of value to their properties as a result of infrastructure projects and developments.
Work Highlights
- The firm is representing a group of 150 claimant households affected by wood dust, noise and odour from a wood-based manufacturing site in the Chirk Nuisance Group Litigation.
Strengths
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"Hugh James has very good commercial nous. The firm takes a pragmatic approach to litigation and will fight hard in negotiations but with a realistic assessment of the likely possible outcomes."
"They have a reputation for excellence. Hugh James is a very smart and commercially astute firm in a competitive claimant market.They are my first choice."
"The firm has a very competent team of people who are able to deal with cases efficiently. There was always somebody available to step up and help."
"Hugh James has very good commercial nous. The firm takes a pragmatic approach to litigation and will fight hard in negotiations but with a realistic assessment of the likely possible outcomes."
"They have a reputation for excellence. Hugh James is a very smart and commercially astute firm in a competitive claimant market.They are my first choice."
"The firm has a very competent team of people who are able to deal with cases efficiently. There was always somebody available to step up and help."
Notable Practitioners
Neil Stockdale is regarded as a leading claimant lawyer in environmental law. He is experienced in acting for both individuals and groups, and is highlighted for his ability in bringing private nuisance claims.
"Neil is a highly experienced litigator with very good tactical sense."
"Neil is very good and has a fantastic commercial brain. He can really get through the knots."
"Neil is incredibly focused, professional, astute and approachable. He always goes the extra mile for clients."
Stephanie Eedy leads a team of specialist lawyers at Hugh James and regularly acts for communities and residents on environmental claims. She specialises in group actions involving a range of issues, including dust, noise, odour and pollution.
"Stephanie is extremely efficient and highly effective."
"Steph is amazing. She has all the right instincts."
"Stephanie is an incredibly skilled and good-humoured environmental lawyer. She is focused, decisive and well organised."
Gwen Morgan-Evans is head of environmental claims at Hugh James and is known for acting on behalf of communities in group actions. She is well versed in dealing with cases concerning private nuisance law.
"Gwen is highly experienced. She is easy to talk to, professional, knowledgeable and astute."
"Gwen is incredible. She is so caring and talented."
Kimberley Sutton has a growing reputation for her expertise in the environment field. She has notable experience in nuisance claims, representing claimants in group litigation.
"It's a pleasure to deal with Kim. She shows great attention to detail and always has good ideas on how to achieve the best outcome in complex litigation."
"Kimberley has a very good appreciation of the handling of complex environmental claims."
"Kimberley is professional, approachable, efficient and supportive."
"Kim is dedicated and very good on tactics."
Rebecca Andrews is an experienced associate in the group action team at Hugh James and predominantly handles matters relating to private nuisance law. She has experience assisting groups of residents to pursue claims under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973.
"Rebecca is friendly, very well organised and focused."
"Rebecca is so impressive and has great legal manners."
Susanna Evans is an associate in Hugh James' environmental litigation department. She is experienced in a range of matters, including representing individual claimants, as well as in group action litigation, involving private nuisance actions.
"Susanna is always a pleasure to work with. She gives clients confidence due to her abilities and knowledge."
"Susanna was excellent throughout."
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