Environmental Law & Rights
Environmental law is crucial for protecting our natural world and ensuring sustainable development. Whether you're concerned about planning decisions affecting your local area, wildlife protection, pollution, or climate change, we provide expert legal advice to help you challenge unlawful decisions and protect environmental rights.
Environmental Rights Are Human Rights
Access to a healthy environment is increasingly recognised as a fundamental human right. We can help you hold public bodies and developers accountable for environmental harm.
What We Can Help With
Planning & Development
Challenging planning decisions that threaten the environment, from major infrastructure to local developments.
Wildlife Protection
Protecting endangered species and habitats through legal challenges and advocacy.
Pollution & Air Quality
Taking action against air, water, and noise pollution affecting communities and health.
Judicial Review
Challenging unlawful decisions by public bodies on environmental matters through judicial review.
Community Rights
Supporting community groups and local residents in protecting their environment.
Strategic Litigation
Taking test cases that set precedents and create lasting environmental protection.
Legal Framework
Environmental law draws on multiple sources of legal protection:
How We Work
Initial Assessment
We review the environmental issue, assess the legal grounds for challenge, and advise on the prospects of success. This includes reviewing planning documents, environmental assessments, and relevant regulations.
Pre-Action Protocol
We often begin with formal pre-action letters to the decision-maker, giving them the opportunity to reconsider their decision. Many cases are resolved at this stage without the need for court proceedings.
Legal Proceedings
If necessary, we issue judicial review proceedings or statutory challenges. We handle all aspects of litigation, including seeking interim relief to prevent irreversible environmental harm.
Outcome & Enforcement
We pursue cases to their conclusion, whether through negotiated settlement or court judgment. We also ensure that positive decisions are properly implemented and enforced.
Why Choose Us
Specialist Expertise
Deep understanding of environmental law, planning law, and public law remedies.
Costs Protection
We navigate Aarhus Convention costs protection to make environmental justice accessible.
Urgent Action
We can act quickly to obtain interim injunctions preventing irreversible environmental damage.
Track Record
Proven success in challenging environmental decisions at all court levels.