Planning
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 1
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Burges Salmon has a first-rate team that works on complex planning matters for both public and private sector clients across a range of projects, including notable regeneration schemes. The firm provides an impressive level of expertise in energy matters including wind farms, nuclear projects and pipelines. It also offers strengths in the planning aspects of mining matters and the links between environmental law and planning. The firm's specialist work includes consent and acquisition matters relating to highway developments. The team continues to advise on high-level compulsory purchase issues.
Work Highlights
- Burges Salmon continued to advise Bute Energy on its onshore wind development portfolio in Wales.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Burges Salmon's advice is always robust and commercially aware."
"Burges Salmon provide professional, effective and high-quality advice."
"Burges Salmon always present well-considered, well-reasoned and thorough analysis."
"Burges Salmon cover a good range of work and have got some experienced people who are well known in the market."
"Burges Salmon's advice is always robust and commercially aware."
"Burges Salmon provide professional, effective and high-quality advice."
"Burges Salmon always present well-considered, well-reasoned and thorough analysis."
"Burges Salmon cover a good range of work and have got some experienced people who are well known in the market."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Robinson is esteemed for his expertise in relation to energy and transport projects. He advises clients on public inquiries, compulsory purchase and development consent orders.
"Patrick is a first-class operator."
Elizabeth Dunn is highlighted for her deep expertise in nationally significant infrastructure projects, particularly in relation to the energy sector. She also advises clients on planning elements of regeneration schemes.
"Elizabeth is very knowledgeable, forthcoming and responsive."
"Elizabeth's level of support is second to none."
Gary Soloman is well respected in the planning sphere, with a particular specialism in the compulsory purchase process. He has a strong practice acting for local authorities and house builders in matters relating to regeneration schemes and infrastructure developments. He also supports clients at planning inquiries.
"We are extremely satisfied with the service that Gary provides as well as the manner in which he engages with us and the quality of the work."
Julian Boswall is a highly acclaimed planning lawyer with extensive experience in nationally significant infrastructure projects, particularly in regard to the transport and energy sectors. He has notable experience providing counsel on compulsory purchase orders and consent orders.
Cathryn Tracey has significant experience across a range of planning matter, including large-scale developments and CPOs.
"She is extremely practical, client-friendly and down to earth."
Ranked Lawyers at
Burges Salmon LLP
South West