Despite the gloom there are some practice areas which are more immune to the downturn. Environmental law is one of them and this firm is consistently rated by the independent directories for their expertise in this area.

The team advises on a wide range of matters including residential and commercial development, transportation, retail and leisure, contaminated land, pollution prevention and control, waste and minerals, nature conservation and cultural heritage and agricultural development. In particular, the team is noted for its expertise in: • enforcement proceedings; • special statutory procedures and judicial review; • compulsory purchase; • environmental impact assessment and environmental statements; • environmental permit applications and appeals; • defending environmental prosecutions; • negotiating environmental warranties and indemnities, audits and due diligence.

You will act for developers, housebuilders and landowners. Regeneration projects are a key part of their practice.

The team is supportive and collegiate. A highly competitive remuneration package is on offer as well as a clear career structure. All factors which help to explain the firms excellent retention rate