Cornerstone Barristers
At Cornerstone Barristers, recent work for the team includes Estelle Dehon KC acting for the claimant in R (South Lakes Action on Climate Change) v SSLUHC & West Cumbria Mining, a climate-based challenge to a grant of permission for a new underground coal mine and its associated development in Whitehaven in Cumbria. At the junior end of chambers, the 'exceptionally knowledgeable and organised' Ruchi Parekh stands out for her expertise in handling climate change litigation and contentious waste-related matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Daryl Hughes is always responsive and is easy to work with.'
- 'Cornerstone is one of the leading public law and planning sets in the country.'
- 'The set has really strong senior juniors in the ranks who specialise in planning and environmental work.'
- 'We have received excellent service from Cornerstone. The clerks are helpful and the set is building a very impressive selection of environmental counsel.'
- 'All the clerks are extremely responsive and helpful.'
- 'The clerks provide an efficient service.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
2022 Silks
Cornerstone Barristers
‘Estelle has one of the top climate practices at the Bar. She is extremely hard-working, attentive, empathetic and methodical.'
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
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4Cornerstone Barristers
'Nina has a keen knowledge of environmental law. She gives 110% on every case.'
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
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'Nina has a keen knowledge of environmental law. She gives 110% on every case.'