UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
We have one of the largest planning and infrastructure consenting teams in the UK. We have the capability and depth to handle every aspect of the consenting and compliance regime, including obtaining and amending development consent orders, advising on planning strategy for projects promoted under the Town and Country Planning Act, environmental impact assessment review, compulsory purchase orders and large scale land assembly, judicial reviews and legal challenges, complex s106 and infrastructure agreements, planning due diligence, and ongoing portfolio management.
Major strategic real estate, planning and infrastructure projects can throw up legal problems as complex and substantial as the schemes themselves. We are at the forefront of this work, and as regulations and environmental challenges continue to evolve, we help clients stay ahead of developments.
Our planning lawyers have extensive experience in the strategic, procedural, tactical and legal aspects of securing planning consent, permits or compensation for landowners and developers as rapidly as possible and in the most cost-effective manner. Our aim is to be at the forefront of new developments in property planning law, policy and practice. Our market experience includes the consenting of energy and nationally significant infrastructure projects, renewables, major regeneration schemes, town and country planning and highways. We also have a dedicated team of compulsory purchase practitioners.
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Eversheds Sutherland's well-resourced planning team works with a prominent client base on all aspects of infrastructure and development planning. Areas of focus include the energy, transport and residential sectors. The team is routinely involved in a diverse array of matters ranging from railway improvements to port expansions.
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Eversheds Sutherland advised Berkeley Homes Limited on all planning aspects of the Woodberry Down regeneration scheme.
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The Eversheds team have strong commercial sense and good market knowledge.
Eversheds have good knowledge of the planning market and are very responsive.
The Eversheds team are very strong in providing advice and support on all cases no matter how complex the issue.
The Eversheds team provide strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving.
Eversheds provides in-depth legal and subject matter expertise, is always available when needed, and understands what makes each client unique.
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Daniel Freiman is noted for his work advising clients across regulated sectors including airports, water and energy on planning matters for major infrastructure projects.
Daniel is a technically strong and very engaged planning lawyer.
Daniel and his team always provide an impressive service for clients.
Daniel has a fantastic grasp on the detail of complex matters and is both very organised and very focused.
Robert Gowing is a senior associate who provides planning advice and support to major developers and investors. Assisting with strategy and negotiating Section 106 agreements for various mixed-use developments and commercial facilities, he demonstrates particular expertise in issues around heritage sites.
Robert is excellent to work with, practical and creative.
Robert is a top planning lawyer who provides exceptional technical advice and effective negotiating strategies all with a professional yet personable manner.
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