In-person Conference
Environmental Law & Practice: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Clients
Court-Proven, Solution-Focused Answers to 7 Thorny Questions Facing Experienced Practitioners: Directly from Top-Rated King’s Counsel, Judges and Solicitors
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Programme
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09:30
Registration and coffee
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10:00
Chair's Introduction
Environmental law and practice: Shaping new developments into solution-focused answers for clients
Chaired by The Rt. Hon. Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill
Lord Carnwath spent 8 years sitting in the UK Supreme Court and as a member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. He gave many leading judgements on the environment, planning and property.
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10:10
BNG & NBS
Where are the key grey areas and legal choke points in implementing and managing Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in client projects?
Answered by Ben Stansfield, Gowling WLG
Ben is “one of the UK’s leading environmental lawyers,” spearheading projects involving sustainable infrastructure, biodiversity net gain, and mineral neutrality. He is a former Vice Chair of UKELA.
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10:45
Greenwashing
What are the current trends in corporate climate litigation?
Answered by Charles Streeten, Francis Taylor Building
Charles is “razer-sharp” and “always on point in terms of his advocacy and advice”. He rapidly earned a reputation as one of the leading junior barristers in environmental law.
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11:20
Morning Coffee
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11:35
EIAs
How do you steer your clients through Environmental Impact Assessments following the Supreme Court's decision in Finch? Where will future challenges come from?
Answered by Stephen Tromans KC, 39 Essex Chambers
Stephen is “an outstanding name in the environmental and planning law spheres.” “His opinion will carry weight with the court on complex and novel points of law.” “He's a real market leader."
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12:10
Government Policy
Where are the legal holes in the Government’s “Environmental principles policy statement”, and how will they be filled by other sources of law, e.g. international law and common law?
Answered by James Maurici KC, Landmark Chambers
James is “a complete star - he knows more about environment law than anyone else.” His cases include the Supreme Court decision in Manchester Ship Canal Company v United Utilities Water.
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12:45
Overrun
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13:00
Lunch
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Afternoon Chairman - Ben Stansfield, Gowling WLG
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13:45
Human rights
How robust is the legal pathway to environmental justice through the ECHR after its decision in KlimaSeniorinnen v. Switzerland and likely application to the UK?
Answered by Estelle Dehon KC, Cornerstone Barristers
Estelle is “a superb silk and strategic thinker, often representing individuals and communities up against difficult odds.” She appeared in R (Finch & Weald Action Group) v Surrey County Council."
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14:20
Manchester Ship Canal
How has the Manchester Ship Canal decision changed existing thinking on private law and environmental protection, and how do you advise your clients?
Answered by Richard Moules KC, Landmark Chambers
Richard “gives punchy advice without sitting on the fence and is a great member of the team to have on very complex cases.” He acted in Manchester Ship Canal Co Ltd v United Utilities Water.
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14:55
Sanctions
How vulnerable are companies and directors to criminal sanctions for environmental non-compliance, supported by recent case law and practical examples?
Answered by Jeremy Phillips KC, Francis Taylor Building
Jeremy is author of “The Law of Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions.” He acted in Walleys’ Quarry Landfill where he secured permission from the new Secretary of State for his client to prosecute.
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15:30
Over-run
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16:00
Close of conference