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Planning & Environment - Yorkshire
What the Team is Known For
The planning and environmental teams at Schofield Sweeney advises on large-scale residential and mixed-use developments, strategic planning law, planning appeals, infrastructure and aggregates projects, compulsory purchase, and environmental matters including regulatory compliance, enforcement, waste, pollution and ESG.
Strengths
They understand the needs of our industry and that the restrictions in place need to be overcome and not shelved for a later date.
They provide pragmatic, practical advice with a strong emphasis on workable solutions.
They are aware that the advice needed is usually related to a commercial solution and their advice is tailored accordingly.
Work Highlights
Schofield Sweeney's advised Moda Living on a proposed 37-tower residential-led development at Duchess Street, Birmingham.
Notable practitioners
Amanda Beresford of Schofield Sweeney primarily works on residential matters, advising residential developers on a range of issues. She also works for a number of retail clients.
Amanda has an expert knowledge of planning law and is an excellent communicator.
Amanda is an exceptionally able and experienced planning lawyer who delivers practical advice, rooted in commercial understanding.
Amanda is at the forefront of planning law and is an excellent lawyer.
Craig Burman advises private and public sector clients on environmental matters such as breach of permit, land and water contamination, and waste management compliance. His clients benefit from his previous experience as an Environment Agency prosecutor.
Craig is very receptive of client needs. He has really clear communication that makes him stand out.
Craig is the only lawyer we would use for regulatory support. His experience and practical, approachable style is unmatched.
He has a first-class knowledge of environmental matters and is a quality professional.