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Rowan is a solicitor with over 5 years’ PQE in the Human Rights department at Leigh Day. He specialises in public law. His clients include individuals, campaign groups and NGOs.
He has particular expertise in the field of environmental law, most notably strategic litigation concerning climate change (aviation and road infrastructure), extraction of fossil fuels and the energy sector (including nuclear).
Rowan also brings a strong body of cases concerning the public sector with a focus on anti-austerity challenges, including cuts to local services.
This has given Rowan a good grounding in equality law and the opportunity to work on several cases at the cutting edge of developments in human rights law.
Notable cases include: Friends of the Earth Ltd v SofS for Transport (Heathrow Third Runway & climate change duty); SSWHS v SofS for Transport (Stonehenge Tunnel & heritage impacts); Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants v SofS for the Home Department (Right to Rent & compatibility with Articles 8 & 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights); and SH v Norfolk County Council (Care Charges & the Equality Act).
Career
Trained at Bindmans LLP. Joined Leigh Day in March 2016
Professional Memberships
UKELA
Chambers Review
UK
Rowan Smith is an associate in the environment practice at Leigh Day. His remit includes advisory work for environmental campaigners and NGOs in connection with challenging decisions, particularly those relating to air pollution, fossil fuels and food production.
Rowan Smith is a senior associate at Leigh Day who focuses his practice on public law matters. He regularly handles challenges with an immigration law crossover, and is also noted for his ability to handle environment-related judicial reviews.
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Provided by Chambers
"Rowan is really excellent. We have really appreciated his work."
"Rowan has strong legal knowledge, excellent relationships with clients and great judgement. Without being stubborn, he has a doggedness which makes him highly effective in our team."
"Rowan is extremely knowledgeable and very experienced in environmental and climate change matters. He is a team player, great with clients and always on hand. He is a real pleasure to work with."
"Rowan is very good on public law cases and brings a lot of energy to cases."
"Rowan is really excellent. We have really appreciated his work."
"Rowan has strong legal knowledge, excellent relationships with clients and great judgement. Without being stubborn, he has a doggedness which makes him highly effective in our team."
"Rowan is extremely knowledgeable and very experienced in environmental and climate change matters. He is a team player, great with clients and always on hand. He is a real pleasure to work with."
"Rowan is very good on public law cases and brings a lot of energy to cases."
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