The environmental team at Shoosmiths LLP, chaired by Angus Evers, undertakes a broad range of transactional, advisory, and contentious environmental work across a host of sectors, including chemicals, real estate, waste management, automotive, and energy. Evers - who draws superlative praise from clients - is regularly called upon to advise on land contamination matters affecting large-scale development projects, and on waste regulation issues.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Shoosmiths has one of the leading UK environmental practices’

  • 'I have worked with Angus for over 20 years. As with his illustrious colleagues Angus has also developed into one of the finest environmental lawyers of his generation. Absolutely dependable, totally thorough and with a laser sharp mind.'

  • ‘We find Shoosmiths' environmental team have deep expertise across the broad spectrum of environmental regulatory matters we deal with and in particular they respond promptly to our requests. ’

  • ‘A leading UK firm for anyone seeking environmental advice. The team is hugely experienced in this sector, holding some of the leading practitioners in the country.’

  • ‘I have worked with Angus Evers and Joanne Sear, and both are excellent. Angus Evers stands out as a nationally recognised environmental law expert.’

Key clients

  • Brenntag UK Limited
  • Baker Estates Limited
  • Extra Motorway Services
  • Tan Delta Systems PLC
  • Alcentra
  • Interpath Advisory
  • SGN Retail
  • St. Modwen Properties Limited
  • British Car Auctions Limited
  • Central England Co-op

Work highlights

  • Advised a multinational chemicals storage and distribution business on a successful application for a Hazardous Substances Consent for chemicals storage.
  • Advised the recipient of a civil penalty under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme on an appeal against the penalty, achieving a 70% reduction in the amount.
  • Advised a service station operator on the environmental aspects of the acquisition of 2 portfolios of service stations and the simultaneous refinancing of its existing portfolio of service stations.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Angus Evers

Other key lawyers

Joanne Sear