minerals & waste

The Knights Mineral and Waste team members offer expert legal advice to all our mineral, mining and waste disposal clients

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experts in minerals and waste legislation

Our Minerals and Waste team members are respected and trusted experts achieving national recognition in this field. We have one of the largest teams in the country delivering sound practical advice. Working with landowners, operators and private individuals over many years has given us an invaluable understanding of the industry.

about the knights minerals and waste team

When we work for you, you become part of our team and we become part of yours. This philosophy is central to the delivery of our service.

Inside-out knowledge, expertise and experience set us apart from the competition. Trust our unit leader, Richard Lashmore, to put you in touch with just the right experts. Talk to us. The breadth and depth of our skill set will convince you.

Our clients know that they are in safe hands with us, as our expertise caters for every potential area of concern. If you don't know where to start or are a seasonal operator, contact us. We will make sure that every eventuality is covered.

how knights solicitors can help you

In addition to transactional work we advise on a broad spectrum of matters ranging from complex mineral ownership issues to litigation under the Mines Workings Facilities and Support Act 1964. We publish regular legal updates and also host in-house training sessions. We understand that communication is vital and we tailor reporting structures to suit our clients' needs.

Take a look at some of our areas of expertise to get a better understanding of just what we do:

  • Prospecting licences
  • Site acquisition and disposal
  • Mineral options, leases and licences
  • Wayleaves and working rights agreements
  • Added value plant site leases
  • Planning and highway issues
  • Conservation issues and appropriate assessment
  • Environmental issues and statutory compliance
  • Statutory undertakers and issues arising e.g. lift and shift provisions and application of The Mining Code
  • Rail access agreements and ballast supply agreements
  • Joint ventures and corporate acquisition of mineral and waste related businesses
  • Statutory licences
  • Complex litigation
  • Manorial interests
  • Waste recycling, disposal leases and operating licences

in good company

The nature of our client base, from national operators to individual landowners, demonstrates our strength in understanding just what solution each client requires.

get in touch - we are based in newcastle-under-lyme, staffordshire, cheltenham, gloucestershire and alderley edge, cheshire

To find out more about what we can do for you please contact:

Richard Lashmore - Partner

t 01782 619225
e richard.lashmore@knightsllp.co.uk
Knights solicitors llp The Brampton
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0QW
T 01782 619225
F 01782 620410
W knightsllp.co.uk