The High Court has ruled on water neutrality – an issue impacting the determination of planning applications across West Sussex and beyond - for the first time. Hot on the heels of ‘nutrient neutrality’ issues and grounded in similar case law, Natural England (NE) raised concerns about groundwater abstraction in the Sussex North Water Supply Zone impacting the integrity of internationally protected sites including the Arun Valley Special Protection Area and Special Area of Conservation in September 2021...
Shoosmiths LLP
Overview
Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for their ability to focus on what matters.
From offices across the UK and Brussels, the firm supports some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact.
Shoosmiths empowers its people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The firm has won prestigious industry awards, such as 'Law Firm of the Year' at the Legal Business Awards 2022, 'Legal Team of the Year' at the Estates Gazette Awards 2022 and has been recognised for being the most active law firm advising on corporate transactions across the UK (Experian, 2022).
Shoosmiths' innovative approach is also embodied in their non-legal solutions for clients, which complement its technical legal expertise.
The firm also believes in supporting the communities in which it operates, and it is firmly on its ESG journey, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validating near-term science-based emissions reduction targets, and launching grant-making body 'The Shoosmiths Foundation'. To find out more about Shoosmiths and the positive impact the firm is making across its clients, people, and ESG and innovations, please visit: Impact report 2022 (shoosmiths.co.uk).
Year this Office was Established: 2003
Lawyers Worldwide: 1600
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Areas of Practice
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Partners
![David Adams](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50456.png)
David Adams
Partner![Craig Armstrong](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/48000/a48920.png)
Craig Armstrong
Partner![Phil Barnes](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/54000/a54945.png)
Phil Barnes
Partner![Natalie Barnes](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67679.png)
Natalie Barnes
Partner![Victoria Bentley](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65433.png)
Victoria Bentley
Partner![Jon Bew](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67680.png)
Jon Bew
Partner![Alex Bishop](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/25000/a25791.png)
Alex Bishop
Partner![Simon Boss](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/21000/a21399.jpg)
Simon Boss
Chief Executive![Andrew Brennan](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/52000/a52132.png)
Andrew Brennan
Partner![Jill Briggs](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71754.png)
Jill Briggs
Partner![Helen Burnell](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64390.png)
Helen Burnell
Partner![Tim Flight](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/46000/a46580.png)
Tim Flight
Partner![Richard Follis](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65321.jpg)
Richard Follis
Partner![Ben Gardner](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81948.jpg)
Ben Gardner
Partner![Patrick Garner](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/43000/a43802.png)
Patrick Garner
Partner![Alistair Hammerton](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/45000/a45823.png)
Alistair Hammerton
Partner![Aaron Harlow](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/41000/a41100.png)
Aaron Harlow
Partner![Brian Hession](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72002.png)
Brian Hession
Partner![Catherine Hood](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/48000/a48292.png)
Catherine Hood
Partner![David Jackson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/25000/a25789.png)
David Jackson
Chief Executive![Jason Jackson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/46000/a46331.png)
Jason Jackson
Partner![James Keates](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/33000/a33323.png)
James Keates
Partner![Alexandria Kittlety](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67543.png)
Alexandria Kittlety
Partner![Paul Knight](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/43000/a43803.png)
Paul Knight
Partner![Lynette Lewis](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64117.png)
Lynette Lewis
Partner![Simon McArdle](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/46000/a46568.png)
Simon McArdle
Partner![Beth McArdle](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/41000/a41111.png)
Beth McArdle
Partner![Kate McCall](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/53000/a53778.png)
Kate McCall
Partner![Chris McKinney](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65776.png)
Chris McKinney
Partner![David Meisel](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81784.png)
David Meisel
Partner![Chris Morris](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81808.png)
Chris Morris
Partner![Dominic Murphy](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67677.png)
Dominic Murphy
Partner![James Needham](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/25000/a25785.png)
James Needham
Partner![Andrew Outram](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67539.png)
Andrew Outram
Partner![Alastair Peet](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/41000/a41230.png)
Alastair Peet
Partner![David Perry](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/41000/a41231.png)
David Perry
Partner![Lee Perry](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/empty1.gif)
Lee Perry
Media and communications executive![Charlie Rae](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64074.png)
Charlie Rae
Partner![Tony Randle](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50159.png)
Tony Randle
Partner![Natasha Read](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65685.png)
Natasha Read
Partner![Elinor Sandbach](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70456.png)
Elinor Sandbach
Partner![Hayley Saunders](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/41000/a41378.png)
Hayley Saunders
Partner![Nicholas Shepherd](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/10000/a10363.png)
Nicholas Shepherd
Partner![Daniel Shilvock](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68585.png)
Daniel Shilvock
Partner![Joe Stephenson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68174.png)
Joe Stephenson
Partner![Fiona Teague](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65684.png)
Fiona Teague
Partner![Nicholas Tubb](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65683.png)
Nicholas Tubb
Partner![Ben Turner](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/46000/a46601.png)
Ben Turner
Partner![Kashmir Uppal](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65689.png)
Kashmir Uppal
Partner![Nick Vernon](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/52000/a52010.png)
Nick Vernon
Partner![Robin Webb](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/25000/a25783.png)
Robin Webb
PartnerPrincipal Associates
![Natalie Aldread](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/58000/a58046.png)
Natalie Aldread
Principal Associate![Sharon Banga](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67546.png)
Sharon Banga
Principal Associate![Richard Bannister](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67538.png)
Richard Bannister
Principal Associate![Priti Bansel-Branch](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/58000/a58063.jpg)
Priti Bansel-Branch
Principal Associate![Richard Blatchly](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64384.png)
Richard Blatchly
Principal Associate![Charlotte Cannell](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68809.png)
Charlotte Cannell
Principal Associate![Caroline Chester](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67974.png)
Caroline Chester
Principal Associate![Pav Clair](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70306.png)
Pav Clair
Principal Associate![Michelle Clarke](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68796.png)
Michelle Clarke
Principal Associate![Eloise Di Pasqua](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65492.png)
Eloise Di Pasqua
Principal Associate![Niall Fanning](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68743.png)
Niall Fanning
Senior Associate![James Frost](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/79000/a79551.png)
James Frost
Senior Associate![Abigail Gisbourne](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/66000/a66973.png)
Abigail Gisbourne
Senior Associate![Dan Greatorex](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70619.png)
Dan Greatorex
Senior Associate![Gregg Harris](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68785.png)
Gregg Harris
Senior Associate![Kirsty Hughes](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75214.png)
Kirsty Hughes
Senior Associate![Sophie Jack](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/66000/a66963.png)
Sophie Jack
Principal Associate![Stephen Johnstone](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65457.png)
Stephen Johnstone
Principal Associate![Nick Little](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/66000/a66975.png)
Nick Little
Principal Associate![Emma Lusty](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64133.png)
Emma Lusty
Principal Associate![Marie Mann](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/69000/a69169.png)
Marie Mann
Senior Associate![Sumit Morjaria](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68730.png)
Sumit Morjaria
Senior Associate![Paul Nightingale](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78582.png)
Paul Nightingale
Principal Associate![Iyanu Onalaja](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72167.png)
Iyanu Onalaja
Senior Associate![Emma Pearce](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/58000/a58069.png)
Emma Pearce
Principal Associate![Kate Price-Marson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/66000/a66969.png)
Kate Price-Marson
Senior Associate![Steph Pye](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70457.png)
Steph Pye
Senior Associate![Mandip Riar](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75285.png)
Mandip Riar
Senior Associate![Bradley Roberts](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78455.png)
Bradley Roberts
Senior Associate![Gemma Rooke](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/76000/a76136.png)
Gemma Rooke
Principal Associate![Jo Russell](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68815.png)
Jo Russell
Principal Associate![Guv Samra](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68733.png)
Guv Samra
Principal Associate![Ellie Sandbach](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64092.jpg)
Ellie Sandbach
Senior Associate![Lucy Sanderson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68741.png)
Lucy Sanderson
Senior Associate![Alice Sedgley](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68757.png)
Alice Sedgley
Senior Associate![Andy Sinclair](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65687.jpg)
Andy Sinclair
Senior Associate Equivalent![Gemma Siviter](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68739.png)
Gemma Siviter
Senior Associate![Louise Snipe](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68765.png)
Louise Snipe
Senior Associate![Jordan Telford](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70621.png)
Jordan Telford
Senior Associate![Dan Thomas](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70517.png)
Dan Thomas
Senior Associate![Emma Tuck](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/empty1.gif)
Emma Tuck
Solicitor![Jo Tunnicliff](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68786.png)
Jo Tunnicliff
Senior Associate![Mandeep Vryaparj](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75882.png)
Mandeep Vryaparj
Senior Associate![Pam Westwood](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68728.png)
Pam Westwood
Senior Associate![Helen Westwood](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50440.png)
Helen Westwood
Principal Associate![Harriet Willmore](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68823.png)
Harriet Willmore
Principal Associate![Laura Wright](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68800.png)
Laura Wright
Senior Associate![James Wright](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65682.png)
James Wright
Principal AssociateAssociates
![Paige Bedward](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78510.png)
Paige Bedward
Associate![Joe Forbes](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78587.png)
Joe Forbes
Associate![Khillan Gohil](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78580.png)
Khillan Gohil
Associate![Melissa Gray](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81779.png)
Melissa Gray
Associate![Becca Horley](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81775.png)
Becca Horley
Associate![Aleksandra Jasinska](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71856.png)
Aleksandra Jasinska
Associate![Jennifer Morries](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/empty1.gif)
Jennifer Morries
Associate![Ed Morris](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81789.png)
Ed Morris
Associate![Nathalie Needham](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68780.png)
Nathalie Needham
Associate![Inayah Noormahomed-Qureshi](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/79000/a79552.png)
Inayah Noormahomed-Qureshi
Associate![Alice Richmond](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81780.png)
Alice Richmond
Associate![Anna Riley](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78585.png)
Anna Riley
Associate![Charlotte Robinson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81778.png)
Charlotte Robinson
Associate![Kuljeet Sarai](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81800.png)
Kuljeet Sarai
Associate![Isabel Whitehurst](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/82000/a82084.jpg)
Isabel Whitehurst
Associate![Ellie Wood](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81945.jpg)
Ellie Wood
AssociateLegal Directors and Key Support Personnel
![Michael Bennett](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64100.png)
Michael Bennett
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Charlotte Duce
Legal Director![Rhodri Glyn](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71746.png)
Rhodri Glyn
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Rosie Hendon
Legal Director![Nicky Jenkins](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71361.png)
Nicky Jenkins
Legal Director![Natalie Maye](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71366.png)
Natalie Maye
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Barbara McGreal
Legal Director![Kathy Murphy](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64086.png)
Kathy Murphy
Legal Director![Chris O'Carroll](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/empty1.gif)
Chris O'Carroll
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Dan O'Keeffe
Legal DirectorLisa Page
Legal Director![Georgina Rennie](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/58000/a58065.png)
Georgina Rennie
Legal Director![Charles Williams](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71358.png)
Charles Williams
Legal DirectorArticles
Downstream effects and Environmental Impact Assessment – the ripple effect of the Supreme Court’s decision in Finch
The decision of the Supreme Court in R (Finch) -v- Surrey County Council and others [2024] UKSC 20 (Finch) has set a clear benchmark for the scope of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) undertaken in connection with carbon intensive developments in the UK. However, the Finch case is not just relevant to projects concerning fossil fuel extraction. It is likely to have wider implications because of what the Supreme Court had to say about the meaning of “effect” and establishing the chain of causation...
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Shoosmiths advises Housing Growth Partnership on £120m joint venture with Watkin Jones
Shoosmiths advises Housing Growth Partnership on £120m joint venture with Watkin JonesThe Lloyds-backed equity investor has joined forces with Watkin Jones to develop a 397-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Stratford, East London. With a Gross Development Value of £120m, the project is designed to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating. The scheme will also include 2,000m2 of commercial space, outdoor areas, and amenities - enhancing the public realm with wildlife-friendly landscaping and greenery...
Shoosmiths boosts 2024 NQ rates
Shoosmiths has increased its salaries for newly qualified (NQ) lawyers, upping pay by 8% (from £90,000 to £97,000) in London and by 5% regionally in England to £63,000. In Scotland and Belfast, the firm also raised its NQ rates to £57,000 and £37,500 respectively.The increases in base salaries, effective from November as part of the firm’s pay review, reflect applicable market dynamics and Shoosmiths' desire to attract the best of the next generation of lawyers. Salary increases are just one of the ways Shoosmiths demonstrates its commitment to supporting and nurturing its junior talent...