Amy Taylor
Amy has a mixed practice that includes criminal, regulatory, family, and civil law. She has a particular interest in environmental and animal law, and has experience in Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court cases concerning waste offences under section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. She has also undertaken devilling work in drafting an advice to the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
During pupillage, Amy conducted research and drafted advices for members of chambers on environmental matters including obtaining information using compulsory powers under the Environment Act 1995, the end of waste test, whether an abatement notice could be varied, and permitted development rights in conservation areas.
In addition to her practice at the Bar, Amy coordinates and contributes to 6 Pump Court’s environmental blog and recently gave a talk at the UK Animal Law Conference on climate change and its effects on wildlife.