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Planning - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons has a firmly established team, fielding a broad range of planning law experts. Major areas of focus include energy and infrastructure, such as nuclear and renewable energy facilities, as well as high-value residential and commercial projects. It acts for property developers and infrastructure providers, as well as local authorities.

Work Highlights

  • Pinsent Masons advised Latimer Developments Limited on its planning application for the redevelopment and refurbishment of the former London Chest Hospital comprised of 274 homes including 50% affordable housing.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Robbie Owen
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Band 1

Robbie Owen advises on large-scale, high-profile commercial and residential developments throughout the country. He is closely integrated into the infrastructure planning community.

Robbie is an utterly fantastic lawyer who has a strong reputation.

Iain Gilbey
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Iain Gilbey
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Band 2

Iain Gilbey advises on a range of projects, including mixed-use and residential developments, infrastructure and commercial venues. His client base includes some high-profile developers operating throughout the country.

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Richard Ford
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Band 3

Richard Ford is well-placed to advise clients on infrastructure and development planning throughout the UK and internationally, particularly in Asia. His work includes redevelopment applications, local plans and compulsory purchase orders.

Richard is a go-to lawyer for planning and development advice.

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Richard Griffiths
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Band 4

Richard Griffiths is a go-to lawyer for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and strategic site regeneration, with a focus on the transport and energy sectors. His work includes guiding a number of clients through their Development Consent Orders.

Richard is a strong commercial operator, and his ability to get to grips with a problem quickly and to develop a solution-based approach to fixing it is very strong.

Gareth Phillips
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Gareth Phillips
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Gareth Phillips focuses on energy sector infrastructure projects, advising clients on all stages from financing and development consent to acquisitions and dispositions. He is particularly adept at handling high-profile renewable energy developments.

Gareth provides outstanding client service, availability and knowledge, while also taking a pragmatic and solution-oriented attitude in his work.

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Jamie Lockerbie
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Jamie Lockerbie is regularly sought to advise developers and infrastructure companies in significant development projects. He demonstrates particular expertise in negotiating Section 106 agreements.

Jamie is critical to the success of his clients' projects and is always available to provide advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Robbie Owen
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Iain Gilbey
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Iain Gilbey
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Richard Ford
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Richard Griffiths
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Gareth Phillips
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Gareth Phillips
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Jamie Lockerbie
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