Freeths LLP‘s growing environmental practice handles regulatory and compliance work, permits and consent issues, including protected species and habitat licensing matters, and crisis management mandates, with work arising from the energy, water, waste, and housebuilding sectors. Regulatory expert Ben Derrington and Richard Broadbent are the key contacts in the South West; Broadbent is also noted for his focus on natural capital law including biodiversity net gain issues. Senior associate Claire Lathwell is another key name with experience covering flood defence and air quality work.
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‘They have been extremely dedicated to supporting our business during a challenging process; they are very responsive and on top of the detail, passionate about what they do and have a lot of knowledge to impart.’
- 'Richard Broadbent has great attention to detail and is passionate about pursuing his client's best possible case.’
‘Ben Derrington is very good, especially on waste matters and water quality.’
'Excellent depth of knowledge in relation to Environmental Law.'
‘It is the combination of the depth and breadth of services, offered to the highest standards, which makes this team unique. No one else has amassed the range of specialist lawyers which exists in Freeths - it is the concentration of specialisms which enables them to offer a truly comprehensive service to clients.’
‘Ben Derrington is the standout Director and continues to combine intimate knowledge of the sector with total commitment to the client. His ability to find the right solution is deeply impressive.’
‘Deep knowledge of nature conservation law and excellent insight into its past, present and future.’
‘Richard Broadbent is a pleasure to work with. Friendly, approachable, quick to grasp the issue and produces work of the highest standard based on encyclopaedic knowledge of nature conservation law.’
Kernmandanten
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
- CCSF Defence Infrastructure Organisation
- Shropshire Council
Anwält*innen
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Ben Derrington
Praxisleitung
Ben Derrington; Richard Broadbent
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Sarah Phillips; Claire Lathwell