Environment

Habitats and Species

Landmark’s barristers have very extensive experience both of the EU Habitats Directive regime and of other legislation that protects wildlife. We act for central government, Natural England, local authorities and other public bodies, private developers and those who object to proposed development.

Overview

The work carried out by members in connection with the conservation of habitats and species concern the designation of sites, appropriate assessment and special protection and licensing. We have been involved in advising on guidance, legislation and the undertaking of habitats assessments.

Notable cases include:

  • R. (Hart DC) v Secretary of State [2008]
  • R. (Morge) v Hampshire CC [2011]
  • R. (Prideaux) v Buckinghamshire CC [2013]
  • Re Alternative A5 Alliance's Application for Judicial Review [2013]
  • R. (Champion) v North Norfolk DC [2015]
  • Smyth v Secretary of State [2015]
  • Compton Parish Council v Guildford BC [2019]
  • Canterbury City Council v. Secretary of State [2019]
  • Natural England v Warren [2019]
  • Wild Justice v Natural Resources Wales [2021]
  • Harris v Environment Agency [2022]
  • R (Wyatt) v Fareham DC [2023]
  • Re No Gas Caverns [2023]
  • C G Fry and Son Ltd v Secretary of State [2023].

Practice Managers

Contact our friendly and helpful Practice Managers for more information about our barristers and services or to make an enquiry.

Ben Connor

Practice Director

020 7421 2483

Ben Connor

Kevin Squires

Senior Practice Manager

020 7421 1351

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Michael Gooch

Senior Practice Manager

020 7421 1305

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Jason Allen

Senior Practice Manager

020 7421 1306

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Jonathan Barley

Practice Manager

020 7421 2480

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Richard Bolton

Senior Practice Manager

020 7421 1392

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Charlotte Hockney

Assistant Practice Manager

020 7421 1303

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