The Harrison Grant team has recently joined forces with Hodge Jones & Allen’s Environmental Justice Team to support clients holding the state to account on issues relating to climate change and the environment. This includes acting for clients whose rights or health have been impacted by pollution, NGOs challenging legislation or state actions by judicial review, and environmental campaigners who have been arrested or punished.
Kate Harrison (pictured, bottom left) founded Harrison Grant in 2004, a niche law practice providing legal services in environmental planning and public law. She quickly established the firm as a leader in its field, with groundbreaking cases overturning government policy on nuclear power, protecting the marine environment and challenging Heathrow runway 3 in a series of cases—including the first case under the Climate Change and Planning Acts in 2010.
Harrison Grant lawyers joining HJA alongside Kate are partners Susan Ring (pictured, top left) and Alice Goodenough (pictured, bottom right), and solicitor Magdalena Gray (pictured, top right).
Harrison Grant’s team will work alongside HJA’s environmental lawyers led by Jocelyn Cockburn.
Commenting on the transfer of her practice, Kate Harrison said: 'We are excited to have joined forces with Hodge Jones & Allen, as it enables us to carry out our vital environmental work even more effectively. It is a pleasure to have such a wealth of talent working alongside me, and together we look forward to continuing our fight for justice more powerfully.'
Patrick Allen, Senior Partner, Hodge Jones & Allen added: 'I am delighted to welcome Kate, Susan, Alice and Magdalena to Hodge Jones & Allen. Harrison Grant are admired and respected for the leading cases they have handled over the years. The team brings a great wealth of experience and expertise in all types of environmental matters. The issues they deal with could not be more important.'
