Nicholas Ostrowski specialises in public, environmental and regulatory law. As a member of both the A Panel of the Attorney General’s Civil Panel (following time on the C panel 2015 – 2020 and the B Panel 20202 – 2024) and the ‘A’ List of Specialist Regulatory he advises and represents government departments, corporate and individuals in the most complicated and significant matters. He is ranked as a leading barrister in the legal directories and has a particular sub-specialism in water law in which he has appeared and advised in a number of the leading cases and is the head of the Six Pump Court Water Industry Law Group and co-convenor of the UK Environmental Law Association water working party
Recent selected cases in the Senior Courts which Nicholas has been involved in include:
The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd litigation – the leading case on the liability of sewerage undertakers for discharges of sewage into watercourse at the High Court ([2021] EWHC 1571 (Ch)), the Court of Appeal ([2022] EWCA Civ 852) and the Supreme Court ([2024] UKSC 22) with Tom de La Mare KC, David Hart KC, Charles Morgan and George Molyneaux
R. (on the application of Chowdhury) v First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) [2024] EWCA Civ 1380 – service of immigration notices
R(Bryan) v HM Coroner for Buckinghamshire [2024] EWHC 26 (Admin)– challenge to Coroner’s narrative conclusion for the death of a child (with Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC)
H5 and others v SSHD SC/204/2023 – Challenge in SIAC to refusal of entry clearance to Afghan interpreter (with Samantha Broadfoot KC)
Alistair Trotman v Environment Agency [2024] EWHC 825 (Admin) – the Thames Conservancy Act 1932 and the Thames Harbour Master
Intervening for Office of Environmental Protection in Court of Appeal in respect of appeal against R (on the application of Pickering Fishery Association) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [2023] EWHC 2918 (Admin) – Water Framework Directive and programmes of measures
Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [2023] Env LR 24 – compulsory purchase order and water discharges
R(Fold Hill Foods Ltd) v Food Standards Agency [2023] EWHC 2271 – challenge to FSA’s handling of a recall of c.£7m of cat food following an outbreak of pancytopenia amongst cats
Marepally v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 855 – calculation of 10 years continuous lawful residence
Higginshaw Abattoir Ltd v Greater Manchester Magistrates' Court [2022] EWHC 378 – validity of summons against food business operator
Sunman v Environment Agency [2020] 1 WLR 1024 – whether application for compensation for non-payment of registration fees payable by house boat owners on inland waterways is ultra vires
Manchester Ship Canal Co Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd [2019] EWHC 1495 (Ch) – co-mingling of polluted and clean water (with Charles Morgan)
Mustafa v Enfield LBC [2019] 1 WLR 3196 – landowner’s responsibility for sewage discharges
Environment Agency v Stone and Salhouse [2018] Env. L.R. 32 – landowner’s responsibility for waste brought onto land by tenant
Anthony Hall v Environment Agency [2018] 1 W.L.R. 1433 – flooding and water compensation under the Water Resources Act 1991
Watts v Stewart [2018] Ch 423 – almshouse occupiers and Article 8
Selected matters in other courts and Tribunals:
Advising the Office for Environmental Protection in their first ever investigation into the regulation of combined sewer overflows (with Stephen Hockman KC and Charles Morgan)
Euro Quality Lambs v Food Standards Agency [2024] UKUT 64 - Appeal in the Upper Tribunal about validity of enforcement notice served on food business operator
Ecotricity Group Limited v The Information Commissioner & Anor [2024] UKFTT 643 (GRC) – information relating to the mass culling of pigs
Advising Save Windermere on their application to local authority to treat sewage discharges as statutory nuisance
Environment Agency v James Atkins (Chelmsford Crown Court) – jury trial into offences of depositing waste
Office of Road and Rail v Renown Consultants Ltd (Nottingham Crown Court) – 6 week jury trial into double fatality of railway contractors
Three week Article 2 inquest into the death of mother and young child hit by a train
RAGT v DEFRA and other national seeds authorities – first appeal in the Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal for 40 years
Multiple appeals and advice in respect of variations to water abstraction permits




Environment
Nicholas is a specialist environmental barrister who represents a wide variety of clients in environmental cases. He is a contributor to Garner’s Environmental Law, a leading publication in this area and has a particular expertise in water law.
Nicholas’s environmental practice has taken him all over the UK and has led to appearances at almost every level of court and Tribunal from the Magistrates Court, First-tier Tribunal, Planning Inspectors, County Court, Crown Court, the Upper Tribunal, the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. He is appointed to List A of the panel of barristers authorised to act on behalf of the Environment Agency.
His environmental practice covers almost every type of environmental law from waste, hazardous waste, rivers and waterways regulation, nuisance, trespass, statutory nuisance, noise, dust, smells, effluvia, environmental information, flooding, public nuisance
In addition, as a specialist water law barrister he has particular expertise in the issues that arise in the water law sector including:
• water quality issues (such as nuisance claims, trespass claims, regulatory investigations, prosecutions, permit variations, trade effluent issues),
• water resource matters (such as Water Resource Management Plans and the drafting and challenge to them, abstraction permit variations and public inquiries into them, drought orders and drought management plans)
• Flooding (land drainage, compensation, negligent flood defence work)
• Property law as it applies to water (riparian rights, fishing rights, rights of abstraction, sluices, fish passes, mooring rights, hydro power schemes)
Featured cases list
• The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd litigation – the leading case on the liability of sewerage undertakers for discharges of sewage into watercourse at the High Court ([2021] EWHC 1571 (Ch)), the Court of Appeal ([2022] EWCA Civ 852) and the Supreme Court ([2024] UKSC 22) with Tom de La Mare KC, David Hart KC, Charles Morgan and George Molyneaux
• Advising the Office for Environmental Protection in their first ever investigation into the regulation of combined sewer overflows (with Stephen Hockman KC and Charles Morgan)
• Alistair Trotman v Environment Agency [2024] EWHC 825 (Admin) – the Thames Conservancy Act 1932 and the Thames Harbour Master
• Intervening for Office of Environmental Protection in Court of Appeal in respect of appeal against R (on the application of Pickering Fishery Association) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [2023] EWHC 2918 (Admin) – Water Framework Directive and programmes of measures
• Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [2023] Env LR 24 – compulsory purchase order and water discharges
• Advising Save Windermere on their application to local authority to treat sewage discharges as statutory nuisance
• Environment Agency v James Atkins (Chelmsford Crown Court) – jury trial into offences of depositing waste
• Sunman v Environment Agency [2020] 1 WLR 1024 – whether application for compensation for non-payment of registration fees payable by house boat owners on inland waterways is ultra vires
• Manchester Ship Canal Co Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd [2019] EWHC 1495 (Ch) – co-mingling of polluted and clean water (with Charles Morgan)
• Mustafa v Enfield LBC [2019] 1 WLR 3196 – landowner’s responsibility for sewage discharges
• Environment Agency v Stone and Salhouse [2018] Env. L.R. 32 – landowner’s responsibility for waste brought onto land by tenant
• Anthony Hall v Environment Agency [2018] 1 W.L.R. 1433 – flooding and water compensation under the Water Resources Act 1991
• R(Holborn Studios Ltd) v Hackney LBC [2017] EWHC 2823, [2018] PTSR 997 – test on quashing a planning permission when initial application amended
• Public Inquiry into abstraction from the Test and Itchen Rivers – acted for Fish Legal in this public inquiry under the Water Resources Act 1991 into proposed abstraction by Southern Water, issues of drought modelling and fish impact
• Coles & Anor v Lichfield District Council [2016] EWHC 3059 (Admin) – planning enforcement orders under the TCPA 1990
Public Law
Nicholas is frequently instructed as a specialist public law barrister to represent government departments and other parties including the Home Office, the Ministry of Justice and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in judicial review claims.
As a member of the A Panel since 2024 (following 5 years on the C Panel and 4 years on the B Panel) he represents the Government in their most important and significant cases.
Featured cases list
- R. (on the application of Chowdhury) v First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) [2024] EWCA Civ 1380 – service of immigration notices
- R(Bryan) v HM Coroner for Buckinghamshire [2024] EWHC 26 (Admin) – challenge to Coroner’s narrative conclusion for the death of a child (with Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC)
- Ecotricity Group Limited v The Information Commissioner & Anor [2024] UKFTT 643 (GRC) – information relating to the mass culling of pigs
- H5 and others v SSHD SC/204/2023 – Challenge in SIAC to refusal of entry clearance to Afghan interpreter (with Samantha Broadfoot KC)
- R(Fold Hill Foods Ltd) v Food Standards Agency [2023] EWHC 2271 – challenge to FSA’s handling of a recall of c.£7m of cat food following an outbreak of pancytopenia amongst cats
- Appointed as an appointed person by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in respect of various issues arising from the transfrontier transport of live animals
- R (Zakoan Chowdhury) v First-tier Tribunal JR-2023-LON-000104 – date when time starts to run for the purpose of the Immigration (Notices) Regulations 2023
- Marepally v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 855 – calculation of 10 years continuous lawful residence
- Higginshaw Abattoir Ltd v Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court [2022] EWHC 378 – validity of summons against food business operator
- Leanne Mannering v Highscore Scaffolding Limited & Anor.[2022] EWHC 2257 (Ch) – operation of stamp duty in the context of an allegedly fraudulent share transfer
- Euro Quality Lambs v Food Standards Agency [2022] UKUT 64 – Appeal in the Upper Tribunal about validity of enforcement notice served on food business operator
- R (AA) v Secretary of State for the Home Department JR-2021-LON-000837 – decision of Morris J in the Upper Tribunal on the applicability of fresh claims for asylum seekers whose previous asylum refusals have not been appealed
- Cook v Mannering [2020] EWHC 1998 (Ch) – test when extended civil restraint order further extended
- R (AMA) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWHC 2646 (Admin) – adequacy of asylum support for seriously ill Claimant and her son
- R (Singh) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWHC 1698 (Admin) – immigration detention and interim relief
- R (Singh) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWHC 158 (Admin) – Hardial Singh principles and immigration detention of 13 months lawful
- R (Ellis) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] Imm AR 812 – application of Home Office discretionary leave policy
- R (ZV) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWHC 3562 (Admin) – injunctive relief in respect of accommodation for asylum seeker
- R (TN) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWHC 481 (Admin) – correct approach to immigration detainees sentenced as adults but subsequently assessed to be children
- R (HBTN) v Sunderland City Council [2019] EWHC 3221 (Admin) – disclosure of age assessments by one local authority to another
- Watts v Stewart [2018] Ch 423 – almshouse occupiers and Article
- R (Mohammed) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWHC 447 (Admin) – detention pending deportation for violent offenders
- R (on the application of HN and SA) (Afghanistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWCA Civ 123 – (with David Blundell KC and Mary Glass) Removals to Afghanistan
Regulatory
Nicholas is a specialist health & safety and regulatory barrister who has been instructed for and against a wide variety of regulators including the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), Fire and Rescue Authorities, the Food Standards Agency (FSA), the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM), local authorities and other. He also appears regularly in Inquests often appearing for parties who are facing potential investigations or sanctions from regulatory bodies.
He is appointed to List A of the panel of barristers authorised to act on behalf of the Health & Safety Executive, Office of Rail and Road and the Environment Agency.
Featured cases:
- R(Bryan) v HM Coroner for Buckinghamshire [2024] EWHC 26 (Admin) – challenge to Coroner’s narrative conclusion for the death of a child (with Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC)
- R(Fold Hill Foods Ltd) v Food Standards Agency [2023] EWHC 2271 – challenge to FSA’s handling of a recall of c.£7m of cat food following an outbreak of pancytopenia amongst cats
- Appointed as an appointed person by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in respect of various issues arising from the transfrontier transport of live animals
- Higginshaw Abattoir Ltd v Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court [2022] EWHC 378 – validity of summons against food business operator
- R (Trotman) v Crown Court at Guildford, Surrey County Council intervening [2021] EWHC 2087 (Admin) – applicability of the Fire Safety Order to vessels
- Office of Road and Rail v Renown Consultants Ltd – Nottingham Crown Court five week trial (with David Travers QC) for breach of HSWA 1974 in failing to manage employees’ fatigue leading to double fatality
- HSE v Veolia – Canterbury Crown Court defending (with Mark Watson KC) a multinational company in a three week trial for breach of HSWA 1974 in failing to prevent fatality arising from crush injuries in a waste processing station
- Ofgem v Economy Energy – allegations of mis-selling to vulnerable customers by Ofgem
- Inquest into the death of BR – death on the railway (article 2 jury inquest)
- Inquest into the death of DB – death in custody (article 2 inquest)
- Inquest into death of MF – death by smoke inhalation arising from a fire in a block of flats
- Inquest into the death of ML – representing the prison service after a death in custody at a two week long Article 2 inquest, issues include the proper use of restraints and complex medical causation
- Inquest into the death of DB – representing the Prison Service after suicide of a man in custody
- Numerous health and safety trials, sentences and Newton hearings arising from a wide variety of health and safety breaches.’
Recommendations
"Nicholas brings a level of experience beyond his years and insight that is truly exceptional. His ability to advise and represent across a wide range of legal matters is incredibly impressive."
― Chambers UK Bar Guide [2025]"Nicholas is a very able, articulate and intelligent barrister."
― Legal 500 [2025]"He has a well-developed ability to speedily grasp the key issues of a problem and analyse the risks and benefits of his client's position."
― Chambers UK Bar Guide [2022]"He is excellent - always on top of the detail, personable and hard-working." "A very impressive junior." "His precision and ability to appreciate context and retain perspective is very impressive."
― Chambers UK Bar Guide [2022]"He has a very practical and pragmatic approach, as well as amazing people skills, and he has a great deal of technical expertise in this difficult area of law. " (Environment)
― Legal 500 [2022]"Nicholas has the perfect combination of skills which is what makes him a go-to barrister of this level – he has an exceptional legal mind, is fantastic with clients and always goes the extra mile. " (Health & Safety)
― Legal 500 [2022]"He has very good commercial awareness and really knows his stuff on environmental law. Clients find him easy to relate to and he is very responsive."
― Chambers UK Bar Guide [2021]“A deeply knowledgeable environmental lawyer with a practical, commercial approach who is great with clients.” (Environment)
“…knowledgeable, thorough and in the details. A barrister who is very personable and who is extremely well regarded by solicitors and clients alike….” (Health & Safety)
"Good on difficult issues when clients need to be delivered unpalatable truths." (Planning)
― Legal 500 [2021]"An extremely intelligent and skilled advocate who has an excellent knowledge of planning and environmental law. He is also able to take a commercial view of cases and understand the client’s wider needs." (Environment)
"Practical and painstaking. His thorough preparation ensures that all areas of potential risk and case weaknesses are brought to your attention so that these matters can be positively resolved." (Health & Safety)
― Legal 500 [2020]"He provides prompt and insightful advice with a friendly and likeable manner."
"Does a thorough job."
― Legal 500 [2018]"An extremely intelligent and skilled advocate, who is unafraid of a hostile court."
"Diligent and enthusiastic."
― Legal 500 [2017]



Awards
In 2012 Nicholas was awarded a Pegasus scholarship by Inner Temple and worked with a number of environmental and planning lawyers in the United States.
Nicholas was awarded the David Karmel and Prince of Wales Scholarships by Gray’s Inn.
Appointments
- Attorney General’s Panel of civil counsel to the Crown (A Panel)
- List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates in Health & Safety and Environmental Law (List B).
- Nicholas is the co-convenor of the water working party for the United Kingdom Environmental Law Association (UKELA).
Publications
Nicholas is a contributor to Garners Environmental Law.
Memberships
- HSLA
- UKELA
- PEBA
- ALBA
Education
- BA English Literature & Politics, University of York (First)
- MA Legal & Political Philosophy, University College London
- Graduate Diploma in Law, City University
- Bar Vocational Course, BPP
Latest news
Six Pump Court barristers involved in first OEP investigation and service of Decision Notices
Stephen Hockman KC, Charles Morgan and Nicholas Ostrowski have been advising the Office for Environmental Protection in the course of their first ever investigation. The OEP is an...
Water Law Seminar
On Tuesday of this week, Mark Watson KC, Lisa Roberts KC, Charles Morgan, and Nicholas Ostrowski led an insightful seminar on recent developments in...
Nicholas Ostrowski representing the Office for Environmental Protection in the Court of Appeal
The Office for Environmental Protection has been granted permission by the Court of Appeal to intervene in the appeal of the decision of Lieven...
Nicholas Ostrowski appointed to the Attorney General’s A panel of counsel
Six Pump Court chambers is pleased to announce that Nicholas Ostrowski has been appointed to the A panel of the Attorney General's panels of...
Two significant cases on mooring rights in the Thames handed down
In the first decision (Alistair Trotman v The Environment Agency [2024] EWHC 825) the High Court upheld the decision of the Environment Agency (as...
Important new inquest judgment handed down by High Court
In R(Bryan) v Coroner for Buckinghamshire [2024] EWHC 26 (Admin), a Divisional Court (Stuart Smith LJ, Dove J) handed down judgment in a judicial...
Nicholas Ostrowski acts in recent Judicial Review
In a recent judicial review the Upper Tribunal held that time does not start to run for appealing a decision of the Secretary of State (an ‘appealable decision’) until a properly constituted notice of appeal which is compliant with the Immigration (Notices) Regulations 2003 has been served on the applicant.
STATUTORY NUISANCE – A MASTERCLASS
The recent Six Pump Court webinar on Statutory Nuisance is now available for download. The download link details can be obtained by email from...
Judgement in Significant Pet Feed Safety Case Handed Down
Today the High Court (Eyre J) handed down judgment in R (Fold Hill Foods Ltd) v Food Standards Agency [2023] EWHC 2271 (Admin) which was a...
Judgment addresses lawfulness of fresh asylum claims where applicant has not lost an appeal before an immigration judge
Mr Justice Morris recently handed down judgment determining an important human rights issue.
Three members of Six Pump Court appear in one of The Lawyer’s Top 10 Appeals of 2023
At this week’s ground-breaking sitting of the Supreme Court in Manchester, three members of Six Pump Court Chambers appeared in the first case to be listed. The case raises topical issues of fundamental importance in relation to the operation of the sewerage system in England and Wales and the liability of undertakers for polluting discharges.
Charles Morgan and Nicholas Ostrowski appointed to advise the Office for Environmental Protection
Charles Morgan and Nicholas Ostrowski have been appointed as external counsel advising the Office for Environmental Protection in an investigation under section 33 of the Environment Act 2021.
Important judgment by the Court of Appeal on the scope of nuisance claims for water pollution
The Court of Appeal recently handed down judgment in Manchester Ship Canal Company Limited v United Utilities Water Limited [2022] EWCA Civ 852
Court of Appeal decision on calculating lawful residence in the UK
The Court of Appeal on Friday handed down its decision in Marepally v Secretary of State for the Home Department.
Judgment in judicial review of Food Standard Agency’s approach to transport and hygiene of food
Judgment handed down in a judicial review brought by Higginshaw Abbatoir Ltd and their Director challenging the Food Standards Agency's reliance on Regulation (EC) No. 853/2004.
Does the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 apply to boats?
Nicholas Ostrowski appeared for Surrey Fire and Rescue Services in a case which determines whether the FSO can be relied upon to take enforcement action against boats and other vessels.
UKELA Conference 14 -18 June
On 14th -18th June the UKELA conference will take place and we are delighted to be one of the sponsors once again.
High Court finds very lengthy period of immigration detention lawful
This is the first substantive judicial review to consider returning detainees to India and the weight to be placed on the limited freedoms open to immigration detainees in prison in 2020-2021.
Nicholas Ostrowski appointed to the Attorney General’s B Panel of Counsel
We are pleased to announce that Nicholas Ostrowski has been appointed to the Attorney General’s B Panel of Counsel.
Retailers and social distancing – what does the latest guidance say?
How does the 2 metre rule translate to retailers and what does the latest guidance say? In an article on our COVID-19 Blog Nicholas Ostrowski discusses the practical implications for retail operators.
Can COVID-19 be spread through air conditioning and ventilation systems and what precautions should businesses take?
This article addresses what steps businesses should take to control the COVID-19 virus through air conditioning and ventilation systems as they reopen.
Big fine for a small company for a failure to manage fatigue
Renown Railway Services were sentenced in a remote hearing at Nottingham Crown Court involving David Travers QC, leading Nick Ostrowski, for the ORR.
First prosecution for failure of fatigue management in the rail industry
In a case which may have wide ranging implications for the use of contractors on the railway network David Travers QC, leading Nick Ostrowski, instructed by the Office of Rail & Road obtain guilty verdicts.
Six Pump Court barristers contribute to UK Supreme Court Yearbook
Stephen Hockman QC and Nicholas Ostrowski co-author chapter on ‘Planning, Development and Environmental Law’ in the latest UK Supreme Court Yearbook.
Six Pump Court wins Health & Safety Set of the Year at Chambers UK Bar Awards
Last night at the Chambers UK Bar Awards, Six Pump Court was delighted to be named as the Health & Safety Set of the Year.
Inquiry closes into proposed restriction of Southern Water’s abstraction licences on the Rivers Test and Itchen
A public inquiry recently concluded into the Environment Agency's proposed changes to three sets of abstraction licences at the River Test, River Itchen and Candover Stream in Hampshire.
Sentencing trends for health and safety breaches
In an article for Lexis PSL, Nicholas Ostrowski, considers some of the sentencing trends following the introduction of the Definitive Guideline for health and safety offences.
Flood Defence and Pollution Control: Statutory Powers and Compensation
Six Pump Court presents the second in our series of environmental and public law seminars to be held this year: Flood Defence and Pollution...
Important ruling for almshouse charities and residents
The Court of Appeal today handed down judgment in Watts v Stewart & ors [2016] EWCA Civ 1247 which will be of fundamental importance...
Nicholas Ostrowski to speak at forthcoming PEBA National Conference
Nicholas Ostrowski will be amongst the speakers at this year’s PEBA National Conference which will take place in May in London. The Conference entitled...
Six Pump Court barristers ranked in Planning Law Survey 2016
Members of Six Pump Court have been included in the rankings published in the Planning Law Survey 2016. Anne Williams and Mark Beard have...
The New Sentencing Guidelines for corporate manslaughter, health and safety and food safety offences
Revised sentencing guidelines for corporate manslaughter, health and safety and food safety were recently published by the Sentencing Council and take effect from the...
Mock Public Inquiry – Friday 6th November
Six Pump Court in association with The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, University College London will be presenting this Mock Inquiry on Friday...
Nicholas Ostrowski appointed to the Attorney General’s C Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown
Six Pump Court Chambers is pleased to announce that Nicholas Ostrowski has been successful in his application to join the Attorney General’s C Panel...
Nicholas Ostrowski awarded Pegasus Scholarship
Six Pump Court Chambers is pleased to announce that Nicholas Ostrowski has been awarded a Pegasus Scholarship. He will be seconded to a number of...
Checklist prepared for those considering judicial review
Following recent changes to the rules on judicial review in planning decisions, William Upton and Nicholas Ostrowski have prepared a checklist for residents/groups who are considering challenging the...
Mock Public Inquiry Training Event – 14th March
On 14th March 2014, Six Pump Court will be hosting a Mock Public Inquiry in association with The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment,...
Events
Water Law Seminar
Please join us to discuss a variety of topical themes and recent issues in the water industry. Mark Watson KC, Lisa Roberts KC, Charles...
Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Judgment
Join us for a hot-off-the-press webinar on the Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities judgment. Today the Supreme Court handed down its...
STATUTORY NUISANCE – A MASTERCLASS
Six Pump Court Presents... STATUTORY NUISANCE - A MASTERCLASS On Monday 27th November | 1-2pm A short series of expert presentations at an...
Blog
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, Gordon Wignall and Nicholas Ostrowski consider the measures being undertaken by the government and water companies to mitigate the effects of drought in the UK, a report into global trends in climate change litigation, and a successful challenge to the government’s net zero strategy.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Christopher Badger, Nicholas Ostrowski and James Harrison consider progress made at COP26, a major investigation into sewage treatment works by Ofwat and the EA, and provide a short summary of the new Environment Act.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Christopher Badger, Nicholas Ostrowski and James Harrison consider the Government's commitment to a 78% reduction in emissions by 2035, the publication of a climate change strategy by the Pensions Regulator and a case which rules that fluff is subject to landfill tax.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, Nicholas Ostrowski and Mark Davies consider disputes over riparian rights and related land drainage issues, more public interest litigation from environmental groups and charities and the news that the US will re-join the Paris Agreement.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, Christopher Badger and Nicholas Ostrowski consider some environmental predictions for 2021, whether an Environmental Impact Assessment should consider ‘indirect’ emissions and a further case dealing with the complexities of assessing bathing water quality.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, Christopher Badger and Mark Davies consider the effectiveness of the Bathing Water Directive, the UK Citizens Climate Assembly's efforts to explore how the UK can achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and further caselaw on Aarhus costs capping orders in judicial review.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, Nicholas Ostrowski and William McBarnet consider development consent orders for nationally significant infrastructure projects, further clarification of the circumstances in which an Environmental Impact Assessment (‘EIA’) will be required and the practical ability of the water industry to react to supply shortages.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Nicholas Ostrowski, Charles Morgan and Mark Davies consider a new ECJ case dealing with questions about the meaning of waste, record fines in water pollution cases and the power of corporate law in the environmental sphere.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, William Upton QC, Nicholas Ostrowski and Mark Davies consider Peter Kellett's UKELA presentation on how to achieve environmental compliance, the publication of the Environment Agency’s quarterly scorecard and the UK Government's new Green Finance Strategy.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Christopher Badger considers the decision by Ofwat to impose a financial penalty on Southern Water for failings in the performance of its wastewater operations, the imposition of over £3.7 million of civil sanctions on charitable organisations for environmental offences and further developments in the Manchester Ship Canal case.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Christopher Badger, Nicholas Ostrowski and Natasha Hausdorff consider the publication of the Environment Agency's quarterly scorecard, a new consultation on plastic packaging tax and continuing scrutiny of the draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Christopher Badger and Nicholas Ostrowski consider an Environment Agency prosecution involving confiscation orders of over £250,000, chemical regulation in the event of a no-deal Brexit and a recent case demonstrating that actions in statutory nuisance need not have an interest in land.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, Gordon Wignall, William Upton and Nicholas Ostrowski consider a landmark case on litigation privilege, the opening up of the EU Commission’s pre-legislative file, a set of principles for future collaboration between stakeholders within the water industry, and the revised NPPF.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Nicholas Ostrowski, Natasha Hausdorff and Angelica Rokad consider the status of supplementary badger culling, further legal action against Heathrow expansion from environmental NGOs and fines for a water company.