A little more history….

A practising Solicitor for over 20 years I specialised in civil litigation and dispute resolution, as well as some criminal defence work and environmental law. I now work as a Mediator - resolving civil and commercial disputes through mediation.

Having studied for a Masters in Environmental Law, in the early 1990’s I worked on a range of environmental cases and issues, mainly on a pro bono basis for organisations such as Friends of the Earth and Environmental Law Foundation. We were a marginalised bunch but I am proud that we were able to keep the issue in the public conciousness, albeit falling short of the radical governmental action that was needed.

We are now entering into a critical period with regard to climate change and biodiversity loss, and a new breed of young environmentalist has finally managed to propel these issues into the mainstream. I will be working in my new capacity as journalist and filmmaker to highlight these issues.

Rupert Bedford

Nov 2020.