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Farrer & Co LLP

Planning

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Farrer & Co LLP

Rankings

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Planning - London (Firms)

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Farrer & Co's planning team frequently advises on the full range of legal aspects relating to ambitious urban development and community mixed-use projects. Landed estates, high net worth individuals and overseas investors also instruct the firm to assist with planning issues. Judicial reviews are a strong suit of the team's contentious practice.

Work Highlights

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  • Farrer & Co advised The British Library in relation to their St Pancras development, involving the disposal of the 2.8 acre St Pancras development site for commercial investment, as well as the construction of gallery facilities and a public realm for The British Library.

Strengths

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  • Farrer & Co provide comprehensive planning advisory services for clients across the residential and commercial sectors.

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  • Farrer & Co are very strong in all areas of property development including development contracts, leasing, planning, taxes, and more.

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  • Farrer & Co are responsive and provide clear and commercial advice.

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  • Farrer & Co maintain a strong team who are thorough and knowledgeable on all planning areas.

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  • The Farrer & Co team are able to grasp complex and lengthy history incredibly quickly and are very experienced and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Karen Phull
    Band 3Karen Phull

    Karen Phull

    Karen Phull centres her practice on the representation of third parties in planning matters, including contentious procedures such as public inquiries, judicial reviews and objections, along with compulsory purchase orders and breaches of planning control. She also advises on the negotiation of development agreements.
    • Karen offers strong planning law knowledge and service to her clients.

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    • Karen always makes herself available for the client and provides clear and concise advice.

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    • Karen has a very good manner with clients and provides very comprehensive knowledge of planning law.

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    • Karen is particularly good at getting to the crux of the matter and provides pragmatic, commercial advice.

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    • Karen provides clear guidance and expert advice to her clients and ensures they can make informed, commercial decisions.

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