The team at BDB Pitmans, headed up by Mark Challis and Phil Smith, works with a host of government bodies, regulators, and private sector clients, advising on various planning, public law, and real estate matters. The team stands out for its environmental litigation expertise in particular, an area in which Smith is especially well versed. Nicholas Evans works on major infrastructure projects and related planning and environmental law issues, while Sarah Clark routinely advises in relation to UK and EU derived environmental legislation.
Testimonials
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‘The practice has a very strong position at the intersection of real property and environmental law, specifically in the context of the water industry. It is capable of managing litigation of the greatest complexity at the highest possible level.’
'In a time of constant reforms and updates regarding environmental matters, BDBP stay on top of the game by providing regular updates on what is changing and what it means to us as clients, this is incredibly valuable to ensure were prepared in whats coming and making early timely decisions.'
- 'Richard Langley is a calm, unflappable team leader with a great strategic sense.’
‘Very knowledgeable team for cases involving the interface between environmental and property law.’
‘Richard Langley is a very experienced lawyer.'
Key clients
- National Highways – Community Forest
- East Suffolk Council – Lowestoft tidal barrier
- Bute Energy / Green Gen Cymru – Towy Usk Connection
- Natural Resources Wales
- Manchester Ship Canal Company Limited (MSCCL)
- Firma Vogt Solar Limited
- The Childcare Corporation Ltd
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Alternative Use Boston Projects Limited (AUBP)
- Greater Manchester authorities
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Challis, Phil Smith