England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Real estate
Walker Morris LLP
Walker Morris LLP‘s environmental law team is active in both the corporate regulatory compliance and planning space and is capable of handling a wide range of contentious and non-contentious mandates, particularly in relation to climate change and waste regulations. Stuart Ponting, who leads the team’s regulatory activities, advises on the environmental compliance and due diligence aspects of major corporate mandates and real estate development projects, as well as acting in environmental investigations and disputes surrounding regulatory breaches. Richard Sagar leads the planning side of the team following Alison Ogley's departure in December 2022 and provides environmental insights on planning applications and appeals. Regulatory expert Rachel Turnbull is also recommended, along with Josh Kitson, who advises on site contamination and waste issues in relation to environmental permits.
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Key clients
- Leeson Polyurethanes Limited
- Manor Farm Feeds Limited
- Stonebridge Homes
- FCC Environmental Limited
- Caterpillar
- Associated Waste Management Limited – Derbyshire Waste
- MVV Environment
- Arla Foods
- Grissan Energy
- Northumbrian Water
Work highlights
- Advised a national housebuilder on a significant prosecution for repeated and ongoing silt pollution incidents, securing a financial penalty considerably below what had been anticipated.
- Advised a client on the environmental due diligence aspect of its purchase of two contaminated sites.
- Advised a leading waste management business on end of waste criteria and assessments.
Lawyers
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stuart Ponting, Richard Sagar