Davidson Chalmers Stewart is particularly well-regarded for its expertise in waste management, a field in which practice head Laura Tainsh is an ‘exceptional specialist’. Supported by regulatory, planning, and dispute resolution lawyers, the team excels in advising on the impacts of evolving legislation and policies and representing clients in environmental disputes.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Their strengths include strong personal experience and support in dealing with difficult challenges.’

  • ‘The team is approachable, knowledgeable and available.’

  • ‘Laura Tainsh has excellent knowledge. She is pragmatic, has a thorough approach, gives realistic advice, and gets the desired results.’

  • ‘Good understanding of environmental regulations and impact on businesses.’

  • ‘Laura Tainsh is very knowledgeable, current and focused.’

  • ‘Laura Tainsh is an exceptional specialist with subject knowledge on waste and recycling matters.’

Key clients

  • Suez Group
  • W.H. Malcolm Limited
  • The Open Seas Trust
  • Uplift UK
  • Pelagia UK
  • Tartan Leisure Limited
  • Brewster Bros Ltd
  • The Dalziel Family
  • Saica Natur UK
  • Patersons of Greenoakhill

Work highlights

  • Advised The Open Seas Trust on a judicial review challenging licensing decisions taken by Marine Scotland.
  • Advised Brewster Bros. Limited on the completion of a complicated series of option agreement and leases for the development of quarrying and aggregate recycling operations, including all environmental permitting requirements.
  • Advised Tartan Leisure Limited in relation to the development of Scotland’s first, inland, artificial surf park including associated leisure and accommodation facilities.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Laura Tainsh

Other key lawyers

Laura Irvine