UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Provided by Broadfield Law LLP
As the largest specialist team in the UK, Broadfield UK's (formerly BDB Pitmans) collective experience includes acting for two-thirds of transport projects under the Planning Act 2008 regime; completing more DCO applications than any other law firm and having a 100% track record for consent. The team project manages all areas of delivery and provides strategic and tactical advice on planning matters during their entire life cycle. The team also includes four Roll A Parliamentary Agents and they have advised on both private and hybrid bills, including HS2, Crossrail and other major infrastructure projects.
The team’s work on DCOs and similar ‘special consents’ mean they regularly interact and negotiate with the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Marine Management Organisation, Historic England, National Grid, Network Rail, and Highways England, which can help ease the process of obtaining consent.
Provided by Chambers
Broadfield Law has an infrastructure-focused outfit specialising in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. The team often handles large-scale projects in the energy and transport sectors and regularly advises on Development Consent Orders, as well as mainstream planning applications. The firm acts for a diverse range of clients, including TfL, London Luton Aiport and various local authorities.
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Broadfield Law assisted London Luton Airport on a proposed major expansion of the airport to increase its passenger handling capacity to 32 million passengers per annum.
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Broadfield is consistently prompt and reliable in its engagement with clients.
The Broadfield team are remarkable for their ability to devise innovative and creative solutions to problems.
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Mark Challis maintains strong client relationships with a number of high-profile public bodies. He is equally well placed to advise on the orders and applications required for large, nationally significant infrastructure developments.
Mark is a pleasure to work with, and is both responsive and highly competent.
Mark is very careful, considered and good at spotting potential problems.
Planning
Provided by Broadfield Law LLP
Mark Challis
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