England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Real estate
Schofield Sweeney
The Leeds-based team at Schofield Sweeney has a ‘great skill set in environmental law’ and is well-versed in the contentious and non-contentious aspects of environmental regulatory compliance. The team is also active in advising on flood and environmental risk mitigation and conducts due diligence on the environmental impact of corporate transactional matters. Practice lead Craig Burman, who is a former prosecutor for the Environmental Agency, frequently works with clients facing prosecution on waste, pollution and contamination grounds. For environmental investigations, Ian Anderson is also a key contact.
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Testimonials
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‘Great skill set in environmental law from the perspective of the regulator. Unique in our marketplace.’
‘Craig Burman - has an approach that is easy to get on with, you will have confidence that he has the correct approach.’
‘There's a genuine desire to get the best result for their client - it really stands out. The way they operate is more like a key business adviser rather than simply just a lawyer, and I do think that's rare. I deal with a lot of law firms, but Schofield Sweeney genuinely stand out to me, and I have recommended them time and again.’
‘Craig Burman is the main reason I enjoy working with Schofield Sweeney. Craig was originally introduced to me via a mutual client who could not speak highly enough of him, and for good reason! In a particularly difficult situation recently, Craig provided a calm, considered and innovative approach to assist in solving the issue, which was critical to the future of the business. There was no doubt he genuinely cared about the outcome. His responsiveness was outstanding, particularly given the time-sensitive nature of the issue, and he was instrumental in our success in resolving this. Craig is a truly exceptional professional that would be a real asset to any business.’
Key clients
- AC Group Limited
- AECOM Limited
- Armstrongs Aggregates Limited
- Colson Transport Limited
- Fenwood Estates Limited
- Greenhous Group (Holdings) Limited
- Hermes Parcelnet Limited
- Jeremy Benn Associates Limited
- Leeds City Council
- Newlay Concrete Limited
- Templeborough Biomass Power Plant Limited
- The Green Group Limited
- Water Management Alliance
Work highlights
- Advised a local flood authority on its powers and rights in respect of a main river flood alleviation scheme and on the interrelationship between powers of flood alleviation and rail network management and operation, together with ongoing flood and drainage issues and natural flood management.
- Advised an internal drainage board on its powers to take enforcement action in relation to non-consented works within its bye-law strip.
- Advised Greenhous Group Limited on environmental liabilities in connection with acquisitions and sales of business assets and contaminated land.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Craig Burman