Environment

Blackstone Chambers has extensive experience of dealing with environmental matters in the public law and regulatory arena (including EU and public international law), as well as dealing with environmental issues arising in private law disputes, such as nuisance claims or contract/competition claims in the environmental services sector. Members of Chambers at all levels of seniority, including a number of leading silks, have expertise in - and enthusiasm for - these areas.

Specific areas or sectors covered include: biodiversity; climate change; competition law and environmental service provision; the CRC energy efficiency scheme; environmental impact assessment (EIA); electricity and gas; energy; Export Credit Guarantee issues; environmental information; fisheries; habitats; human rights and the environment; marine environment; nuisance; pesticides; planning; the precautionary principle; renewable energy (including ROCs); sewerage and water supply; SSSIs; state aid; sustainable communities; transnational pollution, village greens; waste; water resources; waterways; and wildlife.