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Barrister at 1 Crown Office Row
David Hart KC is a leading environmental law barrister at 1 Crown Office Row with more than 30 years' experience advising and appearing in complex environmental, public, medical law, professional negligence and construction disputes. Called to the Bar in 1982 and appointed King's Counsel in 2003, he is widely recognised as one of the UK's foremost environmental law specialists, regularly acting in significant litigation, judicial reviews and public inquiries.
David is Chair of the Environmental Law Foundation and has held a number of specialist appointments, including serving as an EU Emissions Trading Scheme Appeals Officer. He is a respected author, editor and speaker on environmental law, and is consistently ranked among the leading environmental silks by major legal directories. Chambers & Partners describes him as an exceptionally knowledgeable and approachable advocate who provides clear and practical advice on complex issues.

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