Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Parliamentary Agency
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 7418 7000Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons is involved in the full spectrum of parliamentary and public affairs work. The firm is experienced in drafting, parliamentary procedure and strategic advice, as well as guiding clients through promotion of private bills relating to major new transport projects across the country. It is active on significant parliamentary work both in Westminster and at Holyrood. The firm's lawyers advise a wide range of clients from professional associations to academic institutions on regulatory and legislative developments.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons acted for multiple clients in petitioning against the High Speed Rail Bill.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinsent Masons are one of the top three firms."
"Pinsent Masons are one of the leading planning practices."
"Pinsent Masons has a well-resourced and highly knowledgeable team that is capable of handling anything thrown at it."
"Pinsent Masons are very knowledgeable about the sector and infrastructure planning generally. Members of the firm have influential roles within the industry so are always on the pulse."
"Pinsent Masons are one of the top three firms."
"Pinsent Masons are one of the leading planning practices."
"Pinsent Masons has a well-resourced and highly knowledgeable team that is capable of handling anything thrown at it."
"Pinsent Masons are very knowledgeable about the sector and infrastructure planning generally. Members of the firm have influential roles within the industry so are always on the pulse."
Notable Practitioners
Robbie Owen is adept at acting on major infrastructure projects, often in the transport sector. He is noted for his complementary expertise in planning law and has experience working with clients on bill drafting and parliamentary processes.
"He has excellent judgement, is a great strategic thinker and a formidable lawyer."
"Robbie is really good on overall strategy and understanding the big picture."