UK Guide 2026 : South West
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Osborne Clarke’s planning and environment teams advise on large-scale developments, infrastructure and renewable energy projects, with expertise in solar, waste-to-energy and retail planning matters. The firm also also handles Section 106 agreements, judicial reviews, environmental permitting and regulatory defence work for clients across the utilities, technology and house-building sectors.
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Osborne Clarke's planning and environment team acted as sole planning adviser for one of the UK's largest proposed solar farms – a 500 MW development consent order scheme (with 400 MW energy storage) on behalf of Ecotricity.
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The firm is very down to earth and helpful and provides accurate advice.
Osborne Clarke provides leading-edge expertise on embryonic markets with significant ambiguity in terms of existing UK law, particularly with regard to environment credits
The team draws upon many examples and will challenge things and suggest strategies even where there is no direct precedent.
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Matthew Germain is highly knowledgeable on environmental matters pertaining to energy and infrastructure projects, as well as providing regulatory compliance advice in relation to waste, water and climate change issues. He also assists clients facing investigation and enforcement action by the Environment Agency.
Neil Bromwich is highly regarded for his expertise acting for clients in the energy, house builder and telecommunications sectors. He advises on both contentious and non-contentious planning issues such as strategic planning, compulsory purchase and judicial reviews.
Christian Silk is a partner with deep knowledge and experience across sectors, including complex environmental law, infrastructure and residential development.
Josh is recognised for his experience across a range of energy-related planning projects, with a particular focus on development consent orders.
Josh provides very down-to-earth, helpful and accurate advice. He considers matters from different angles and is experienced, multi-disciplinary and friendly, providing creative advice.
Richard Harding is recognised for his advice to developers in relation to residential developments.
Richard is always thorough and provides great attention to detail.
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