Environment: Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
Email address
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(01223) 328933Chambers Review
Richard Buxton is an outstanding practice that regularly represents claimants challenging controversial local government decisions involving various environmental issues. It is particularly experienced in aircraft noise and environmental nuisance problems, and assists clients with the judicial review process. The firm's clients include campaign groups, charities and private individuals. In addition, the team has expanded its scope to include matters relating to climate change, biodiversity and energy issues.
Notable Practitioners
Richard Buxton has a wealth of experience pursuing environmental claims on behalf of clients. He advises on a broad array of matters including pollution and nuisance issues, and is further known for his work challenging government decisions.
"Richard Buxton is very good."
"Richard is very helpful."
Lisa Foster is a partner at Richard Buxton who is noted for her knowledge of matters regarding heritage protection, particularly concerning listed buildings and conservation issues. She regularly acts for clients in bringing claims against local governments and regulators.
Paul Taylor demonstrates a wealth of experience in all environmental law issues. He acts for a range of clients, such as private individuals and protection groups, in matters involving nuisance disputes as well as judicial reviews.
Hannah Brown is an associate at Richard Buxton who specialises in environmental and planning law. She has notable strength in judicial reviews and challenges to development projects.
Matthew McFeeley is an experienced solicitor who acts on a range of environmental matters. His recent work has seen him advise charities, action groups and campaign groups in judicial review claims and statutory nuisance claims. McFeeley is dual-qualified to practise in the USA, as well as England and Wales.