Department profile
Irwin Mitchell

Planning & Environment

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Irwin Mitchell

Rankings

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Planning & Environment - North West

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Irwin Mitchell assists with a range of transactional and regulatory issues, with notable experience working on ESG due diligence and environmental permit-related matters. The team offers additional expertise in planning regulation, Section 106 agreements and planning permission applications and appeals.

Work Highlights

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  • Irwin Mitchell continued to advise Rural Arising on restoration schemes relating to landfill sites and nature parks.

Strengths

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  • Irwin Mitchell's advice is always professional, timely and balances commerciality with options. They don't sit on the fence.

    Planning & Environment respondentUK
  • The Irwin Mitchell team is very solution-driven and responsive.

    Planning & Environment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Keith Davidson
    Band 1Keith Davidson

    Keith Davidson

    Keith Davidson advises on the environmental liability and risk implications of complex projects and corporate acquisitions. He is particularly well known for his expertise in contaminated land matters and brownfield site developments.

    • Keith is a market leader in this field. He is responsive, extremely knowledgeable, professional and has a huge amount of commercial awareness.

      Planning & Environment respondentUK
    • Keith is one of the UK's top advisers on contaminated land and always a great person to work with.

      Planning & Environment respondentUK
  • Band 2Claire Petricca-Riding
    Band 2Claire Petricca-Riding

    Claire Petricca-Riding

    Claire Petricca-Riding leads the planning and environment department at Irwin Mitchell. Her practice covers various regulatory matters, such as investigations into water pollution allegations and statutory nuisance cases. She also has notable experience handling strategic planning work and Section 106 agreements.

    • Claire is a very talented and enthusiastic leader who approaches everything with a calm demeanour.

      Planning & Environment respondentUK
    • Claire is very approachable and diligent in her advice.

      Planning & Environment respondentUK

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