Acting on behalf of national housebuilders, blue chip corporations, and SMEs, the Birmingham-based Gateley Legal team has in-depth experience in handling Environment Agency investigations and Crown Court trials. The practice offers significant expertise across the housebuilding, waste management and manufacturing sectors, with Ruth Armstrong heading the department, specialising in complex corporate defence work in the environmental field. Kate Oliver is knowledgeable in health and safety investigations, whilst Leeds-based Pauline Munro handles a diverse range of regulatory issues. Lee McBride joined the practice in October 2024.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Gateley's footprint in HSE and environmental is extensive and well-established. Very astute and commercial with a basket of blue-chip clients.’
‘Ruth Armstrong is a proper defence solicitor with a tough no-nonsense approach who represents her clients fearlessly and energetically.'
Key clients
- Barratt Developments plc
- Taylor Wimpey Plc