Planning
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 5
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+44 (0)845 050 3200Chambers Review
Freeths frequently acts for local authorities, developers and commercial property owners, particularly in relation to Development Consent Orders and planning agreements. The team also has experience in public inquiries and judicial reviews, demonstrating its ability to handle contentious matters.
Work Highlights
- Freeths was instructed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to assist with a planning enforcement. This high-profile matter related to alleged breaches in the Mast Quay II development in Woolwich.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's advice is clear, well-reasoned and always spot-on."
"Freeths has a great way of digesting complex material and simplifying it for clients to understand."
"The service level that Freeths provides is very strong. It continually exceeds expectations and is always ahead of schedule."
"The team's advice is clear, well-reasoned and always spot-on."
"Freeths has a great way of digesting complex material and simplifying it for clients to understand."
"The service level that Freeths provides is very strong. It continually exceeds expectations and is always ahead of schedule."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Bruce is well-versed in infrastructure planning, with experience in a range of regulatory measures such as the Community Infrastructure Levy, rights of way and development consent orders for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. Recent work includes advising on retail, infrastructure and mixed-use developments.
"He is very experienced; there is little that he has not seen before. Robert has a very good grasp of the law and is particularly good at thinking outside the box to promote the client’s cause."
"Robert Bruce spots issues that others don't see. He is very thorough and seems to have a crystal ball, allowing him to correctly identify problems that will arise."
"He is a dream to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable, hardworking and sophisticated."