Landmark Chambers is thrilled to announce that Margherita Cornaglia has joined their team. She’s a barrister specializing in climate and environmental law, bringing fresh energy and a strong focus on climate justice, human rights, and holding corporations accountable.
Margherita’s expertise covers a wide range of topics in public, private, and international environmental law. Recently, she worked with Friends of the Earth on a new case linked to the Climate Change Act. She also represented Clear the Air in Havering, tackling issues about air pollution. Notably, she was junior counsel in the significant Duarte Agostinho v Portugal and 32 other States case at the European Court of Human Rights, a landmark moment highlighting the intersection of climate change and human rights.
Margherita is currently involved in cases against companies for their contributions to environmental damage, misleading environmental claims, and climate-related harm. She’s leading a groundbreaking OECD complaint about “advertised emissions” and frequently advises NGOs on important climate regulations, such as the EU Deforestation Regulation and trends in the voluntary carbon market.
Her experience isn’t limited to the UK. Margherita has participated in proceedings at the International Court of Justice and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. She was also the first Legal Coordinator for the UNFCCC Climate Champions, working internationally to promote climate accountability.
David Elvin KC, the Head of the Environmental Law Group, expressed his enthusiasm about Margherita’s arrival: “Her addition strengthens our capabilities in environmental and climate litigation.”
Margherita herself shared her excitement: “I’m eager to contribute to this esteemed team and continue my growth in environmental law, working alongside leaders in the field.”
The need for expertise in climate law is more pressing than ever. Recent studies show that public concern about climate change has significantly increased, with nearly 70% of people globally recognizing it as a crisis. As more individuals and organizations seek legal avenues to address climate issues, specialists like Margherita are essential.
For more insight into her work and areas of expertise, check out Margherita Cornaglia’s profile.
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Landmark Chambers is delighted to welcome Margherita Cornaglia , a barrister with a dynamic and growing practice in climate and environmental law. Margherita brings particular expertise in strategic litigation against public and private entities, with a focus on climate justice, human rights, and corporate accountability. Margherita advises on a wide range of matters across public, private, and international environmental law. Her recent work includes acting for Friends of the Earth and others in the first claim concerning Part 4 of the Climate Change Act, and representing Clear the Air in Havering in a judicial review on airborne pollutants. She also acted as junior counsel in the landmark case of Duarte Agostinho v Portugal and 32 other States before the European Court of Human Rights. Margherita is instructed in several claims against corporate entities for environmental harm, greenwashing, and climate damages. She is also acting in a world-first OECD complaint concerning “advertised emissions” and regularly advises NGOs and funders on climate-related regulatory developments, including the voluntary carbon market and the EU Deforestation Regulation. Internationally, Margherita has contributed to proceedings before the International Court of Justice, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, and the European Court of Human Rights. She was the first Legal Coordinator for the UNFCCC Climate Champions and continues to work with partners globally to advance climate accountability. David Elvin KC , Head of the Environmental Law Group, said: “ We are pleased to welcome Margherita to Chambers. Her arrival strengthens our offering in environmental and climate litigation and enhances the breadth of expertise we provide to clients navigating these complex and evolving areas of law .” Margherita Cornaglia commented, “I’m excited to join Landmark Chambers and to contribute to its outstanding work in environmental and human rights law. I look forward to working with colleagues who are leaders in their fields as I continue to develop as a barrister and to grow my practice in climate law and litigation, environmental and human rights law.” Visit Margherita Cornaglia’s profile to find out more.
