Environment

Articles

The legal implications of a crisis in the Red Sea

Alex McIntosh discusses the impact of the Red Sea crisis on international trade and the potential legal disputes specific to commercial shipping

SJ Interview: Fleur Rochester, the new president of London FOIL

In December, Fleur Rochester, a partner in Kennedys professional liability team, was appointed the new president of the London division of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) for 2024

Challenge to oil drilling decision in Lincolnshire's protected area

A local campaigner contests planning inspector's ruling permitting oil production in Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

A further setback for climate litigation?

Katie Allard and Ananta Singh explore the verdict in McGaughey and Davis v. Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd and implications for future litigation

Climate change driving shift in corporate contracts

That’s according to a new report released by UK legal non-profit The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP)

Net Zero progress: observations from a leading Net Zero legal practice

Ross Fairley shares his observations on the progress and continued challenges concerning the drive towards New Zero, based on the work and projects the team at Burges Salmon has been involved in

A tougher environment for water companies?

Private prosecution is a powerful tool for charities pursuing corporate accountability in environmental offences, says Sophie Wood

SJ Interview: Chris Benson

Chris Benson is managing partner of Leigh Day He talks to Solicitors Journal about building the firm, negative stories in the press and the firm's collective action against UK water companies.