James Good

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James Good

James Good

Partner


London
  1. People /

James Good

James Good

Partner


London

James Good

Partner

London

T: +44 (0) 20 3400 4381

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Biography

James is experienced in all aspects of planning and environmental law.  He has advised central government, local authorities, water and sewerage undertakers, public and private companies and developers on a wide range of development projects including major infrastructure and environmentally sensitive projects, regeneration, housing, retail and leisure development as well as new settlements and town centre redevelopment.

He provides outstanding support on a range of projects.

Chambers & Partners 2024 

Admissions

  • England and Wales

Related Practice Areas

  • Real Estate

  • Real Estate Sector

  • Zero Emission Vehicles & Charging Infrastructure

  • Environment

  • Energy & Natural Resources

  • Planning & Zoning

  • Commercial Real Estate

  • Brownfields

  • Citizen Suits/NIMBY

  • Clean Air Act

  • Clean Water Law

  • Compliance Audits and Internal Investigations

  • Cost Recovery Litigation (Superfund/CERCLA and State equivalents)

  • Criminal Enforcement

  • Endangered Species (ESA)

  • Environmental Review (NEPA and State EIS laws)

  • Hazardous Materials Transportation (HMTA)

  • Hazardous Waste (RCRA)

  • Insurance Counseling

  • Oil Spills

  • Pesticides (FIFRA)

  • Reporting Requirements (EPCRA, CERCLA, Prop 65 and other state laws)

  • Safe Drinking Water (SDWA)

  • Solid Waste and Landfills

  • Toxic Substances Regulation (TSCA)

  • Transactional Work, Including SEC Disclosures

  • Underground Injection Control (UIC)

  • Water Rights

  • Wetlands

  • Mobile Source Emissions and Fleet Management

  • Water & Utilities

  • Infrastructure

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