Planning - Midlands
What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland houses a planning team with regional and national capabilities. It possesses particular expertise in energy planning and infrastructure projects, with additional experience handling a range of development matters. The team is regularly instructed to advise on rail projects and major residential developments. The firm has renowned expertise advising on DCOs.
Strengths
"Eversheds has strong breadth and strength in depth, with a range of partners with different expertise and supporting resources who are able to pick up matters with guidance from the senior team."
Work Highlights
Eversheds Sutherland advised Rampion Extension Development in connection with its application for a DCO for an extension to the Rampion wind farm off the coast of Sussex.
Notable Practitioners
Paul Maile is often commended for his work on energy, housing and rail infrastructure projects, with particular strength in consent, enforcement notice and compulsory purchase matters. His client base includes renewable energy groups and notable developers. "Paul is excellent in terms of responsiveness, commercial awareness and knowledge."
