Planning

Richard Ground KC is extensively experienced in planning inquiries, both major and local, and also an expert in village greens, local government and environmental law. His areas of excellence include infrastructure disputes, enforcement actions, heritage matters and cases involving Green Belt developments.

Thomas Cosgrove KC acts for an array of clients ranging from interest groups to house builders and retailers and is a regular feature at residential and heritage development inquiries and at judicial review. He also handles sizeable infrastructure cases. He has notable expertise in Local Plans.

Rob Williams is skilled in a wide variety of planning disciplines, from CPO matters through Section 78 appeals to mineral rights. He is increasingly popular among government entities, serving as a member of the Attorney General's A Panel and is also instructed by private individuals and LPAs on local plan concerns.

Asitha Ranatunga is an expert in all manner of planning cases. He often represents local authorities regarding their development plans and appears at examinations and challenges. He is also retained by individuals and organisations in their challenges to LPA decisions. He is frequently instructed at all stages of enforcement proceedings and has handled a number of appeals and cases concerning the implementation of regulatory controls.

Clare Parry has crossed swords with some of the Bar's top planning barristers in judicial reviews and inquiries. She is appointed to the Attorney General's B Panel and is regularly engaged to appear before the High Court in matters throughout England and Wales. Her planning and environmental caseload includes matters involving neighbourhood plans and cultural heritage issues.

Edward Grant maintains a diverse client base of developers, local authorities and interested third parties whom he advises and acts for in inquiries. He is familiar with all aspects of planning law and in particular has experience in large housing cases and criminal proceedings arising from enforcement prosecutions. His caseload includes instructions relating to high-impact London development.

Emmaline Lambert is respected as a strong junior in the field who has broad experience of inquiries, enforcement matters and High Court challenges. She represents a diverse range of clients, including developers and third parties, and is routinely instructed to represent local authorities in planning inquiries and appeals. She is experienced in planning cases involving numerous sensitive environmental issues.

Jack Parker possesses a substantial reputation due to his robust appearances in the High Court on a range of planning matters, including town and country concerns and local neighbourhood plans. He represents LPAs, individuals and businesses.

Michael Bedford KC possesses extensive experience in planning and focuses on development plans and regeneration schemes as well as significant infrastructure projects. He is known for his representation of local authorities and regularly accepts instructions in large inquiries and judicial reviews.

Ben Du Feu regularly acts for local authorities and developers on a broad spectrum of planning matters. He is a member of the Attorney General's C Panel of Junior Counsel.

Paul Shadarevian KC is a highly experienced planning law barrister and is particularly sought after for his expertise in residential and commercial development planning. He regularly advises local authorities on their Local Plans.

Robin Green advises and appears for developer and local authority clients at inquiry and in the High Court. His clients include local authorities and private individuals, whom he represents in matters encompassing all aspects of planning law, with a particular focus on housing developments. He is particularly well versed in cases concerning controversial development proposals in countryside areas.

Wayne Beglan handles planning cases as part of his wide-ranging local government practice. He represents both local authorities and private clients. He is regularly engaged in judicial reviews, High Court actions and Court of Appeal cases. He handles issues including CPOs and local plans.

Emma Dring's remit includes wider public and administrative law, in addition to her established planning practice. She is particularly focused on cases where the planning, housing and licensing practice areas interface. She is appointed to the Attorney General's C Panel and has significant expertise in heritage matters.

Estelle Dehon KC dedicates a significant portion of her practice to planning law, frequently representing interest groups, individuals and local authorities in sometimes controversial cases. She regularly appears in the High Court and at public inquiries concerning substantial development proposals. She has been involved in important challenges to energy schemes including fracking.

James Findlay KC operates a substantial planning practice in Scotland, as well as in England and Wales. He is particularly adept at dealing with controversial or complex cases with a high profile. His work for local authorities often concerns housing or energy projects. Challenges to local plans form a key area of his work. He also represents developers and other interested parties.

Jonathan Clay is an able and experienced advocate who acts for major players in residential and infrastructure development cases, including motorways, stadiums and wind farms. His areas of expertise also include enforcement, town and country planning, village greens and commercial development.

Nina Pindham frequently represents landowners, developers and local authorities on an array of planning and environmental mandates, alongside public law matters. She is experienced acting for clients at inquiry in the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

Riccardo Calzavara has a very strong planning practice which sees him frequently instructed by the government. His expert knowledge covers a wide range of topics including planning matters related to renewable energy projects and large-scale housing developments such as compulsory purchase orders and Section 106 agreements, among many others. He is well-versed in appearing in inquiries as well as judicial reviews and magistrates' court.

Ruchi Parekh has an impressive planning practice with in-depth experience of infrastructure matters, especially those relating to energy projects. She has appeared in significant DCO hearings and high-stakes planning challenges.

Ryan Kohli is recognised for his expertise in planning inquiries. He is regularly called on to advise clients on infrastructure planning and significant urban developments.

Harriet Townsend has a strong track record of handling CPO cases, development inquiries, enforcement appeals and other hearings. She has recently been tackling matters relating to significant residential schemes and sensitive cases involving heritage or preservation concerns. She acts for local authorities as well as campaign groups, individuals and developers.

Josef Cannon is a well-regarded barrister with a strong inquiries practice. He is regularly instructed in cases regarding housing schemes and developments in the Green Belt.