Richard Buxton Solicitors
We specialise in environmental, planning and public law and are recognised as one of the best in the field. Acting for individuals, local groups and charities, our work ranges from challenging public authority decisions to pursuing nuisance claims.
- Earlier this month the High Court handed down judgment in the case of the Green Lane Association v Central Bedfordshire Council. Case summary along with the judgement can be found on our website here - www.richardbuxton.co.uk/case/success...
- Today, North Yorkshire Council postponed a meeting where it would have decided whether to approve a controversial scheme involving ‘low-volume fracking’. Read our blog post here for full information. www.richardbuxton.co.uk/news/the-deb...
- Supreme Court Upholds Wild Camping Rights on Dartmoor This morning, the UK Supreme Court has handed down a unanimous judgment finding that the public’s rights to access on the Dartmoor commons include a right to ‘wild camp’ (sometimes also called ‘backpack camping’). lnkd.in/eTYsEE6i
- Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were found guilty at Newcastle Crown Court of illegally felling the Sycamore Gap tree. The men’s actions were a significant act of unlawful environmental damage. The case illustrates how the criminal courts involvement in punishing environmental crimes.
- Huge congratulations to Matthew McFeeley, Holly Law, the Friends of the Earth team, Estelle Dehon KC and Rowan Clapp from Cornerstone Barristers for their huge success in relation to the Cumbria Coal Mine. Full details of the case can be found on our website - lnkd.in/eGgz648Y
- New McDonald's restaurant located next to Grade I listed Dover Castle, Grade II listed medieval church, and in the vicinity of a conservation area is to be quashed by consent. Full details on the case can be found on our website here - lnkd.in/eHrwQTUD
- Rights of the River Ouse - full article written by Stephie Pettman, Paralegal, can be read on our website - www.richardbuxton.co.uk/news/first-r...
- 🚨 Today, we're in the High Court representing @bluemarinef.bsky.social in their case challenging fishing quotas exceeding scientific advice, harming ocean & industry health. Counsel: David Wolfe KC & Brendon Moorhouse. www.richardbuxton.co.uk/case/blue-ma...
- CUMBRIA COAL MINE UPDATE: We recently made submissions at the invitation of the Secretary of State about what further information is necessary to lawfully consider the mine proposal. Full update can be found here -https://www.richardbuxton.co.uk/case/opposition-to-cumbria-coal-mine-redetermination/
- Will Heathrow's third runway take off? Read the full article written by Gabhan O'Tighearnaigh here - www.richardbuxton.co.uk/news/will-he...
- We were successful in the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) in an appeal against the British Museum’s decision not to disclose information about its sponsorship arrangements with BP. Read our full case summary here - www.richardbuxton.co.uk/case/informa...
- Day one of Donald Trump's second administration saw the president sign an executive order to leave the Paris Agreement, again. The US will join just three other countries which have not signed up to the agreement. Read more about the withdrawal here - www.richardbuxton.co.uk/news/us-with...
- Today we are in the First-tier Tribunal representing Dr Christopher Garrard in his information appeal against the Cabinet Office. The appeal relates to information about meetings held between Boris Johnson during his time as Prime Minister and billionaire businessman Gautam Adani”
- Marine Net Gain Proposal (2022): An Overview, by Csongor Szij - Read his article here www.richardbuxton.co.uk/news/marine-...
- Our client, the Dedham Vale Society, and the Campaign for National Parks have won a judicial review against the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Full information can be found here - www.linkedin.com/posts/richar...
- A wonderful example of how resilient nature can be! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
- Chloe Warr has taken on a new role here at the firm as Outreach and Development Coordinator. Chloe will be responsible for the firm’s business development, so please get in touch with her if you have any ideas about ways we might work together. www.richardbuxton.co.uk/team-member/...
