Business Details
Trusted Environmental Law Solicitors in Cambridge
Richard Buxton Solicitors is a boutique firm of dedicated specialist solicitors working on environmental, planning, and public law issues. Established over 30 years ago, we were the first dedicated environmental law firm in the country and have maintained a top-tier ranking in the legal sector's independent directories since inception. Based in Cambridge but operating nationwide, our team provides expert advice and support to individuals, community groups, charities, and local authorities. Our lawyers are renowned for their expertise in challenging unlawful public decisions, pursuing nuisance claims, and shaping environmental policy.With a strong belief in justice, we combine decades of experience with a commitment to public interest, ensuring clients receive strategic legal representation. Our practice is built on a foundation of transparency, cost management, and accessibility, making environmental law actionable for all. Recognised as 'giants in the field', we pride ourselves on delivering results through judicial review, planning objections, and statutory challenges while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client care.
Services
Environmental Law
Judicial Review
Nuisance Claims
Planning Objections
Public Law
Statutory Challenges
Heritage Protection
Climate Change Law
Waste Management
Housing Growth
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in environmental law
- Recognised as a top-tier firm in legal directories
- Nationwide practice with localised expertise in Cambridge
- Our team includes leading environmental and planning lawyers
- Commitment to public interest and cost-effective legal solutions
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Successful judicial reviews
Expertise in planning law
Client-focused representation
Nationwide practice
Public interest commitment
Services
Environmental Law
Specialising in environmental law, we advise on climate change, energy, and heritage protection. Our expertise covers regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessments, and enforcement actions. Clients benefit from strategic representation in disputes and policy development.
Judicial Review
We challenge unlawful public decisions through judicial review, focusing on planning, environmental, and public law matters. Our process involves rigorous case preparation, court representation, and securing remedies like quashing orders or injunctions.
Nuisance Claims
Addressing civil and statutory nuisances, we handle noise, odour, and light pollution cases. Our approach includes evidence gathering, legal notices, and court action to secure abatement orders and compensation for affected parties.
Planning Objections
We represent clients opposing planning applications through objections, appeals, and inquiries. Services include preparing evidence, drafting submissions, and advocating at public hearings to influence local planning decisions.
Public Law
Our public law practice focuses on ensuring governmental accountability. We advise on statutory duties, human rights, and administrative law, challenging decisions that impact communities and environmental protections.
People
Richard Buxton
Partner
Founder of the firm, Richard Buxton is a leading environmental lawyer with over 30 years' experience in judicial reviews, planning law, and public interest litigation.
Lisa Foster
Partner
Lisa Foster specialises in planning appeals and environmental impact assessments, bringing extensive expertise in challenging development projects and advising community groups.
Paul Taylor
Partner
Paul Taylor focuses on nuisance claims and statutory challenges, with a track record in securing abatement orders and representing clients in high-profile environmental cases.
Matthew McFeeley
Partner
Matthew McFeeley leads on public law matters, including human rights and government accountability, ensuring decision-makers adhere to legal frameworks in environmental and planning contexts.
Hannah Brown
Senior Solicitor
Hannah Brown specialises in judicial review processes and planning objections, providing strategic legal advice to local authorities and community organisations nationwide.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus on environmental law, planning law, and public law, including judicial reviews, nuisance claims, and planning objections.
Can you help with planning application objections?
Yes, we prepare objections, represent clients at planning committees, and challenge unlawful decisions through appeals and judicial review.
How do you fund cases?
We offer flexible funding options including conditional fee agreements, cost management, and guidance on crowdfunding for public interest cases.
Do you operate nationwide?
Based in Cambridge, we provide legal services across England and Wales, handling cases from local community issues to national policy challenges.
What is judicial review?
Judicial review challenges unlawful public decisions. We help clients quash decisions by local authorities or government bodies through High Court proceedings.
How to start a nuisance claim?
Contact us with details of the nuisance. We assess the case, advise on evidence, and pursue legal remedies like abatement orders or compensation.
