Demonstrating extensive expertise in environmental legislation, contaminated land regime and REACH regulatory issues, the Birmingham-based Squire Patton Boggs practice frequently advises chemical manufacturers and major housebuilders. The firm’s lawyers focus exclusively on environmental and associated regulatory law, with Dave Gordon being a national expert in dealing with environmental compliance, sustainability and contentious environment liability claims. From Manchester, Rob Elvin heads the team, specialising in environmental warranty, pollution and civil cases, whilst Gary Lewis is knowledgeable on health and safety litigation affairs. Birmingham-based Anita Lloyd concentrates on chemical regulation and product compliance matters, and Caroline Almond is also highlighted as key.

Co-headed by Richard Barlow and Laura Hughes, Browne Jacobson LLP has extensive expertise in advising government bodies, housing associations and NHS trusts on all aspects of renewable energy initiatives and biodiversity net gain agreements. Barlow specialises in environmental law and judicial review issues, Hughes is a specialist planning lawyer, whilst Andrew Hopkins focuses on the regulatory side. Rachel Lyne has experience in complex environmental investigations, and Stephanie McGarry routinely represents public bodies and agricultural clients.

Acting on behalf of national housebuilders, blue chip corporations, and SMEs, the Birmingham-based Gateley Legal team has in-depth experience in handling Environment Agency investigations and Crown Court trials. The practice offers significant expertise across the housebuilding, waste management and manufacturing sectors, with Ruth Armstrong heading the department, specialising in complex corporate defence work in the environmental field. Kate Oliver is knowledgeable in health and safety investigations, whilst Leeds-based Pauline Munro handles a diverse range of regulatory issues. Lee McBride joined the practice in October 2024.

Covering all aspects of environmental litigation, compliance issues and real estate transactions, the DLA Piper team routinely represents domestic and international clients from the automotive, tech and clothing sectors. Leading from Sheffield, Teresa Hitchcock has vast expertise on contaminated land, nuisance disputes and regeneration projects, whilst in Birmingham, Taryn Jones handles a wide range of contentious environmental matters.

DWF specialises in the gamut of environmental law issues, spanning from environmental regulatory advice to complex waste storage matters, representing major media companies and multinational retailers. Dominic Watkins co-heads from London, whilst David Egan leads the Midlands offering, primarily focusing on environmental permitting and regulatory appeals.