Josh Kitson
Walker Morris LLPThe Walker Morris LLP environmental team works closely with the firm’s construction, corporate and energy teams on complex development projects, handling both contentious and non-contentious work. Exceling in the housebuilding and construction spaces, the team frequently handles planning and environmental mandates including land stability concerns, contamination and waste management issues, and abatement notices. Stuart Ponting and Richard Sagar jointly oversee the team, with Ponting advising clients on environmental investigations and breaches, and Sagar bolstering the team's advocacy work, including acting in planning appeals. Further key contacts in the team include Rachel Turnbull and Josh Kitson.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'A good team especially at associate level.'
- 'Highly experienced planning team. Have been pre-eminent in the NE market for the last 20 years.'
- 'Richard Sagar - leader of the team. Highly experienced and very able. Josh Kitson - one of the best younger planning solicitors around. Able and extremely personable.'
Key clients
- Arla Foods
- Avant Homes
- Caterpillar
- Crystal Palace Football Club
- Denco Lubrication Limited
- Erith Group
- FCC Environment (UK) Limited
- Harworth Group
- Hovis Limited
- MVV Environment
- Stonebridge Homes
Work highlights
- Advised a national housebuilder in respect of a significant investigation into the transfer and disposal of waste soils, including consideration of potential fraudulent duty of care documentation.
- Advised a national housebuilder in respect of an investigation by Natural England into the alleged breach of a European Protected Species Licence following damage to precautionary measures implemented on site.
- Advised a Premier League football club following receipt of a noise abatement notice from the Local Authority.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Stuart Ponting
Walker Morris LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Sagar, Stuart Ponting