Environment

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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.

Court Dismisses Gas Cavern Challenge

Mr Justice Humphreys, sitting today in the High Court in Belfast, dismissed an application for judicial review of decisions taken by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to grant licences for a proposed development of seven natural gas storage caverns to be located under Larne Lough

Abatement notice variation: a landmark ruling's impact on local authorities

Gordon Wignall looks at a recent judgment about the power to vary an abatement notice with some remarks of wider interest as to statutory interpretation

First collective action brought against water company for overcharging

A legal claim has been made against Severn Trent Water, which is accused of abusing its dominant market position by underreporting the extent of pollution discharge and overcharging customers as a result

Corporate Governance Code: a missed opportunity?

The FRC's proposals for overhauling the UK Corporate Governance Code are a backwards step from what was first envisaged, says Paul Brehony