Environmental Law Barrister in London
Environmental Law
Should you find yourself facing a legal challenge involving environmental law, you need an experienced environmental lawyer on your side.
As a direct-access barrister specialising in environmental law and environmental health, I can assist you with navigating this complex area of law and representing you if the regulator alleges any breach of it.
I can assist you and your business with the full range of services in environmental law, including…
- permits
- appeals against notices
- statutory nuisance
- defending criminal proceedings.
My practice covers:
- public law
- administrative law
- judicial review (including claims in the Administrative Court)
- environmental litigation in the High Court, Crown Court and Magistrates’ Court
- advice on litigation funding where appropriate.
CONTACT ME NOW
020 7353 0924
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gsc@goughsq.co.uk
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If you believe you’re heading into dangerous territory or just need general advice and expertise, please call me today and I’ll help to find the safest route forward for you and your company.
What We Do
Environmental Law Expertise
Statutory nuisance
Nuisance is treated very seriously by local authorities, which have wide-ranging powers to address any breaches as statutory nuisances under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 as well as connected proceedings, for example, Public Spaces protection Orders (PSPOs) to deal with anti-social behaviour. I advise on environmental assessment evidence, proportionality and civil liberties issues arising from control measures.
If your business is suspected of causing excessive noise or other nuisance to local residents, you could find yourself served with an abatement notice. This can arrive without warning and compel you to abate the noise or other source of the nuisance. Any breach of that notice will constitute a criminal offence. Where appropriate, I defend environmental crime allegations and seek alternative resolutions.
The notice can be appealed and businesses served with an abatement notice should seek early advice because the time limits on appealing are short and strict. If any criminal prosecution results from the alleged breach of such a notice there may be defences available, so again early representation is essential. Appeals and judicial review may be available in the High Court, with onward appeals up to the Supreme Court in suitable cases.
Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
In addition to environmental legislation, I have, over numerous years, defended landlords against regulatory proceedings conducted by local authorities in respect of alleged breaches of the laws concerned with the management of HMOs, both in the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) as well as the criminal courts.
Introduction
Stuart Jessop
For a discussion about how Stuart may be able to help you please contact his clerks (asking for Stuart Jessop) on 020 7353 0924.
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