Can litigation solve the climate crisis?

In recognition of their work in this field, both Estelle and Ruchi were named in the 2023 ENDS Report’s Power List of the most influential environmental professionals in the UK – two of only three barristers to be included.

Ruchi Parekh is a public law barrister, specialising in planning and environment, information and local government law. She has particular expertise in matters relating to the climate, ranging from renewable and low carbon energy infrastructure to judicial review challenges based on climate grounds. She works with government, NGOs, developers and resident groups across a range of climate issues to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Estelle Dehon KC is a public law barrister with a broad practice encompassing environment and planning, data protection and human rights. She is recognised as a leading barrister specialising in climate change matters and is at the forefront of climate change litigation in the UK, often acting on behalf of communities. She appeared in the Supreme Court this year in the first case concerning downstream greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel development. She is involved in the legal challenge to the internationally controversial new coal mine in Cumbria and is representing an NGO challenging the recently announced 100 new oil and gas licenses.  She won a Global Climate Leadership award at COP27 and leads Cornerstone Climate, a new centre of excellence for climate litigation and advice from Cornerstone Barristers.

Chair: David Kershaw 

This event will be followed by a drinks reception.