Stephen Hockman KC has specialised in regulatory law for over 30 years, with a leading practice in environmental, health and safety, and planning law. His expertise spans judicial review, inquiries, arbitration, civil claims, and criminal cases. Known for his diverse client base-including corporations, individuals, regulators, and defendants-Stephen excels in cross-examination and legal submissions at all tribunal levels. His practice integrates regulatory, civil, commercial, and planning law, offering unique insights into complex, high-profile litigation.
Stephen is recognised as one of the leading practitioners in Health and Safety Law and Energy and Natural Resources. His practice includes above all environmental law, particularly in making and resisting public law challenges to environmental decisions, representing claimants and defendants in environmental cases (e.g., nuisance), and prosecuting and defending in major pollution cases.
Stephen's practice incorporates a significant element of local government work. He has regularly appeared for and advised local authorities across the country on issues such as town and country planning and internal governance. He has recently been instructed by leading authorities in the environmental and health and safety sectors and has successfully acted in landmark cases of national importance.
