Meet the Fish Legal team

Penelope joined Fish Legal in its previous incarnation as the Anglers’ Conservation Association (ACA) and is the longest serving member of the legal team. Penelope runs a varied caseload involving both acute and chronic damage to fisheries from sewage, industrial and agricultural pollution.

Geoff joined Fish Legal in 2015. Geoff spent his legal career in the public sector working for the Crown Prosecution Service, the Environment Agency and local authorities as an advisory lawyer and prosecutor. Geoff advises members clubs, riparians and fishery owners on a wide range of angling and fishery related legal matters, often calling on his extensive experience in information law and data protection.

Robert works part time for Fish Legal in Scotland. Robert gives advice to Fish Legal's Scottish members including Salmon Fishery Boards and Fisheries Management Scotland, principally on the application of fisheries legislation. Robert is also involved in the major issue of the damage to wild stocks of salmon caused by badly-sited aquaculture sites and, separately, the damage caused by prawn trawling in the inshore.

Cameron joined Fish Legal as a part time Solicitor in October 2012 after practicing commercial litigation at what is now Knights Plc in Newcastle-under-Lyme for over 11 years. Cameron primarily deals with pollution, trespass and other environmental damage claims.

Andrew joined Fish Legal in 2012, having previously worked at Richard Buxton Environmental and Public Law. Andrew specialises in pollution claims and challenging large infrastructure projects that put fish populations at risk, such as the tidal lagoon as Swansea Bay and a proposed abstraction on the River Test.

Angela joined Fish Legal in 2022 to deal primarily with pollution and environmental damage claims. Angela previously held various roles in private practice and was a Family Law specialist.

Zoe joined Fish Legal in 2024, having previously worked in the Disputes & Investigations team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in London. Zoe also holds an LLM in Environmental Law and Sustainable Development from SOAS University. Zoe works across a diverse range of legal issues, with recent cases spanning judicial review challenges of government and public body decisions, as well as representing affected members in disputes over local planning applications.

Haseeb joined Fish Legal in 2024, bringing expertise from a Top 200 legal firm, where he handled complex civil litigation and dispute resolution cases for Claimants and Defendants. Known for his no-nonsense approach and unrelenting pursuit of results, he thrives in high-pressure disputes, advancing Fish Legal's mission to protect and improve UK waterways for future generations.

Kay joined Fish Legal in 2021, having previously worked as a Data Administrator for a counselling service. Kay manages incoming phone calls and emails for Fish Legal and sets up new advice matters. Kay also deals with closures and storage of advice matters and cases.