No5’s barristers have significant expertise in relation to the wide range of legal issues that relate to pollution, waste and water. Barristers frequently act and advise on the regulatory scheme applying to water and sewerage undertakers; new water and waste projects; pollution disputes; permitting and licensing; water rights; flood risk and prevention; and compliance and enforcement.
Our team represents central government, local authorities, public bodies, private companies, and objectors, both in civil and criminal courts and also in permitting and planning appeals.
No5’s Planning and Environment group is pleased to announce the appointment of Thea Osmund-Smith and Hugh Richards as our new joint Heads of Group, and…
This case will help you. Storm overflows, nutrient concentrations in discharges from sewage treatment works and eutrophication of surface water regularly reach both the professional…
Planning analysis: The Court of Appeal rejected a challenge to a decision by a County Council to grant planning permission for the extraction of pulverised…