We provide specialist knowledge to clear legal obstacles, make informed decisions and drive progress.
We have a reputation for delivering technical excellence and pragmatism on all critical environmental, climate change and health & safety matters. Chambers UK and The Legal 500 have recognised our team for market-leading expertise.
We also draw on expertise from partners who share our commitment to excellence. Strategic consultant, Valerie Fogleman, headed a project to support the European Commission in its evaluation of the Environmental Liability Directive and its implementation, and continues to work with the Commission in training Member State authorities in it. Smart planning advice is delivered in partnership with a specialist planning firm.
How we help
- Advising on share and asset transactions, including complex multi-million-pound deals.
- Managing environmental compliance in commercial contracts, including remediation strategies.
- Acting on regulatory issues such as contaminated land, waste management, and asbestos liabilities.
- Negotiating with the Environment Agency on behalf of clients.
- Supporting on health and safety compliance issues in corporate transactions.
/Passle/611cdc4cfac91e0bc434389f/MediaLibrary/Images/2026-01-09-15-03-43-232-696118cfcf4f3e55eb7b7cf9.jpeg "Tile for Real Estate Building Blocks: Exiting a commercial lease - what you need to know and understanding your options for a smooth exit")
/Passle/611cdc4cfac91e0bc434389f/SearchServiceImages/2026-01-20-16-00-55-203-696fa6b7ad488fb876c2d404.jpg "Tile for Pride in Place Strategy: regeneration or risk for high street property investors?")
/Passle/611cdc4cfac91e0bc434389f/SearchServiceImages/2026-01-09-17-02-12-894-69613494ed0bb2914997d098.jpg "Tile for Could greater regulation open the door to investor takeover of UK housing?")
/Passle/611cdc4cfac91e0bc434389f/SearchServiceImages/2026-01-09-09-41-55-007-6960cd63901c44f59062c7ed.jpg "Tile for Business rates revaluation and statutory compensation: Timing is everything")
/Passle/611cdc4cfac91e0bc434389f/SearchServiceImages/2025-12-15-10-12-44-692-693fdf1c6b04b88e2d885e53.jpg "Tile for Property litigation 2025: A year in review – key trends shaping 2026. Part 3: Development")