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Francis Taylor Building

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Francis Taylor Building

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Francis Taylor Building is a highly renowned set that is widely appreciated for "the superb quality of its experts in the field of valuation and rating." Individuals regularly act for local authorities and ratepayers and have appeared before the Upper Tribunal, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Barristers at the set demonstrate expertise in a wide range of rating and valuation disputes, including council tax matters and business rates cases. Recent standout work for the set includes representing Accor Economy Hotels concerning a compensation claim of up to £60 million in relation to the compulsory purchase of a hotel at Euston for HS2.

Paul Coveney is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are very responsive. It's a very personable group. It doesn't matter who you speak to, all of the clerks from junior individuals to the most senior are fantastic.

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  • The clerks are always polite and responsive and willing to expedite matters where time pressures are a concern.

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  • The clerking team is excellent and very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cain Ormondroyd
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    Cain Ormondroyd

    Cain Ormondroyd is an experienced barrister with a broad practice encompassing valuation disputes, planning issues and non-domestic rates matters. He is esteemed for acting on rating appeals and has advocated at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court.

    • Cain is an extremely experienced and very well-known junior. He is a true expert in the area.

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    • Cain is a well-respected barrister.

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  • Hugh Flanagan
    Hugh Flanagan

    Hugh Flanagan

    Hugh Flanagan is a highly experienced rating and valuation barrister, with additional expertise in planning and compulsory purchase law. He regularly represents the Valuation Office Agency and has appeared before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court, in heavyweight business rates cases.

    • He is an experienced public sector litigator with a lot of experience of rating work.

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    • He cross-examines really excellently. Hugh is really thorough, knows exactly the questions to ask and puts the questions really well. He's so efficient and well prepared. He's a real expert.

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    • He's technically extremely able and his written work is fantastic.

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  • Richard Glover
    Richard Glover

    Richard Glover

    Richard Glover KC is a knowledgeable rating and valuation barrister with respected expertise in business rates matters. He is also adept at handling the rating aspects of local government finance, compensation and council tax.

    • Richard is excellent, a true team leader. He is good on strategy and an expert on compensation.

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    • Richard Glover is very experienced. He is an established figure.

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    • Richard Glover is very experienced, and he has detailed and precise knowledge of the area.

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  • Richard Honey
    Richard Honey

    Richard Honey

    Richard Honey KC is a highly renowned barrister with rich experience in relation to rating and valuation matters. He acts for both acquiring authorities and claimants in relation to sophisticated compulsory purchase matters. He also fields notable expertise relating to rating and council tax matters.

    • Richard Honey is exceptionally strong on the technical law and adept at dealing with the most complex of problems.

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    • Richard Honey is very experienced, knowledgeable and thorough. He is one of my go-to choices.

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    • Richard gives clear advice and can bring a new angle to accepted principles.

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