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Case Studies

Here are case studies of some of the problems we have been involved with over the years. They illustrate the kind of approach we use. We try and think “outside the box” to find intelligent and sustainable solutions that are reasonable for all parties. Case studies also reveal the importance of linking good legal advice with technical solutions. more

Professional Training

We are able to design and deliver training programmes that are relevant to your needs. We would be happy to design bespoke training for you. We have over 30 years’ experience running professional training events for environmental health professionals and lawyers for the CIEH, local authorities and industry. more

Statutory Nuisance: Law and Practice, 3rd edition, OUP, 2025

The 3rd edition of Malcolm and Pointing’s leading text on statutory nuisance is due to be published in November 2025. For further details see: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/statutory-nuisance-9780198878322?q=9780198878322&cc=gb&lang=en

Statutory Nuisance and Residential Property: Environmental Health Problems in Housing, Routledge, 2019

Stephen Battersby and John Pointing have published this practitioners’ text for EHOs, lawyers, housing professionals and surveyors. Available from: https://www.routledge.com/Statutory-Nuisance-and-Residential-Property-Environmental-Health-Problems/Battersby-Pointing/p/book/9781138338135

  • About Us

    David Horrocks David is an independent chartered environmental health practitioner.more

    John Pointing John is a barrister with over 15 years experience working in the environmental...more
  • News Briefing

    Here, we provide items of news, articles of research etc relating to the theme of Statutory Nuisance.Read more

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