Planning
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
Contact number
(020) 7296 2000Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells' practice is known for advising on some of the largest and most notable planning cases in the market. The team is frequently engaged in big-ticket infrastructure, regeneration and urban extension projects. It also provides high-quality advice on complex, large-scale residential developlments.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells acted for Bishopsgate Goodsyard Regeneration Limited in obtaining planning permission and listed building consent for the generation of Bishopsgate Goodsyard.
Strengths
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"The firm provides clear and thorough advice that always clarifies the brief and expectations, in a timely and detailed manner. There is an excellent depth of knowledge and expertise across the team."
"The lawyers are very approachable, responsive and proactive. They understand and work to meet deadlines."
"The Hogan Lovells team is a strong group of very competent lawyers."
"The firm has a very knowledgeable team with experience across a broad range of planning issues and industry specialism."
"The firm provides clear and thorough advice that always clarifies the brief and expectations, in a timely and detailed manner. There is an excellent depth of knowledge and expertise across the team."
"The lawyers are very approachable, responsive and proactive. They understand and work to meet deadlines."
"The Hogan Lovells team is a strong group of very competent lawyers."
"The firm has a very knowledgeable team with experience across a broad range of planning issues and industry specialism."
Notable Practitioners
Head of the firm's planning practice, Hannah Quarterman has experience representing both acquiring authorities and claimants in compulsory purchase matters. She regularly advises on large-scale London developments, including planning for new neighbourhoods.
"She always provides detailed, intelligent solutions to any planning issues in a professional and friendly manner."
"Hannah has consistently provided exceptional service to us. She is very commercially astute and advises on the outcomes which best suit our interests and needs."
"Hannah is an exceptional legal mind and one of the most user-friendly lawyers I know. She's exceptionally bright. She is able to grapple with complex issues and turn around advice swiftly."
David Wood is a skilled adviser on urban redevelopment and regeneration matters, and projects in the infrastructure and energy sectors. He regularly handles Development Consent Orders and provides advice in relation to the Community Infrastructure Levy.
"David Wood is very good."
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 an excellent planning lawyer who is able to provide advice and support to all matters, from start to finish."
"He is very good and commercial and has a passion for what he is doing."