Planning - Yorkshire
What the Team is Known For
DWF maintains a planning team with a national reach that has expertise in a variety of areas including regeneration, energy and infrastructure, and urban development. The team regularly advises both public and private companies as well as local authorities, for which it works regularly on CPOs.
Strengths
"DWF give very pragmatic advice in a complex area. They have responded in good time to the deadlines required and are able to see the commercial as well as the legal implications."
"DWF are cost-effective and sensitive to the budgetary and cost controls. They are commercially focused but equally capable of providing high-quality advice to public sector clients."
"The teams are headed up by very capable individuals who introduce exemplary appropriate colleagues for each piece if work. All members working on our projects are first class in their fields."
"DWF have a broad range of skill sets. They are always responsive and attentive to specific requirements, willing to take time to discuss our needs and come up with the best solution."
"The people we have engaged with have a mindset where they see their services as part of the overall project delivery, including the overall commercial milestones for a specific project."
Work Highlights
DWF advised the Royal Borough of Greenwich on its regeneration projects involving mixed-use and residential development and associated infrastructure improvements.
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Batterton advises local authorities and developers on urban regeneration and infrastructure projects, with particular strength in handling promotion matters, compulsory purchase orders and compensation claims. "Andrew is excellent. He is very diligent and takes projects personally. He wants it to succeed and puts in time to ensure he has looked at all angles and aspects." "Andrew has provided strong advice on a very complex matter presenting multiple challenges." "Andrew has provided an unrivalled service to our project and has given robust, appropriate and valuable advice throughout." "We have a very good relationship with Andrew and we see him as a strong resource to assist with our project delivery." "Andrew leads meetings well and is also a good listener. He has provided strong support on a difficult project with a successful outcome."
