Environment
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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Twenty Essex boasts a strong environmental team of barristers who specialise in international environmental law. The barristers regularly work on large-scale, international climate cases, often for claimants. One source notes that it is a "very fine set" and a "heavyweight" in this field. Members of Twenty Essex have acted on a challenge against the States of Uganda and Tanzania regarding the construction of a pipeline likely to cause habitat destruction, and barristers have represented WWF in a case concerning whether climate change is a form of pollution under the law of the sea. The set bolsters its environmental practice with a well-regarded energy practice.
Arron Zitver, Christopher Theobald and Anthony Caroll are the practice directors for this set.
Notable Practitioners
Monica Feria-Tinta is frequently instructed in complex international environmental law matters. She is experienced in public international law and climate change litigation.
"Her level of service and responsiveness is excellent, and she makes efforts to understand the drivers on each side to reach the best solution."
"Monica is building an incredibly innovative practice. She is one of the few barristers in London chambers who has the breadth of experience in international environmental law."
Gordon Nardell KC is often instructed on the environmental aspects of energy matters. He is also a valued presence on planning, waste and environmental permitting cases.
"He's very clever, user-friendly and very quick to respond."
"He is very thorough and has great knowledge of EU law. He is able to deal with very complex areas in a manner which can be conveyed to the client easily. He thinks outside the box."
Wendy Miles KC maintains an expanding environmental practice arising from a focus on commercial disputes. She is noted for her expertise in international arbitration regarding climate change and energy, advising private parties, industry groups and government bodies, among others.
"Wendy can always find the next key area that needs looking at. She will always look for a really smart solution in order to get things done."