Planning

Town Legal is a sought-after planning boutique, home to industry specialists with a wealth of experience in high-profile regeneration and development projects. The team advises on the full range of planning matters including compulsory purchase and related compensation work and processes, such as public inquiries and appeals.

"The lawyers are responsive and reflective, offering considered advice based on an incredibly strong knowledge base. The team has the uncanny ability of making you feel like you are their sole client."

Town Legal assisted London City Airport with its plans for future growth, which included advising on a planning appeal which will be determined by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing Communities and the Secretary of State for Transport.

Simon Ricketts is a leading advisor on the compulsory purchase, planning and local government aspects of high-profile developments around the UK. He has advised clients ranging from landowners and developers to funds and investor institutions. He has written extensively on the subject of planning law. "Simon has an excellent strategic mind. He is able to advise on complex problems whilst considering time, costs and risks, resulting in a holistic approach to a vast number of planning matters." "He has an unbelievable legal brain. He is as good as it gets."

Clare Fielding is managing partner of Town Legal. She is particularly known for substantial London projects, such as residential, office and commercial developments. She regularly advises on planning disputes and litigation, public inquiries and the Community Infrastructure Levy. "She is sensible and pragmatic." "Clare provides excellent advice to a loyal client base."

Duncan Field advises on commercial, regeneration and infrastructure schemes nationwide. His recent work includes expansion projects for major clients in the manufacturing and transport sectors. "Duncan Field is doing cutting-edge work."

Michael Gallimore has a strong track record of planning work in the context of residential, retail, office, leisure and mixed-use developments. He is highly experienced in infrastructure and regeneration projects. "Michael Gallimore is understated but incisive." "Mike Gallimore's advice and quality of work and schemes is consistent and I rate him very highly."

Mary Cook is an experienced planning barrister who represents clients in the High Court and at planning inquiries, hearings and examinations. She also advises developers and landowners on their retail, residential, commercial and green belt projects. "She is a superstar."

Meeta Kaur draws on previous experience as a town planner in central London. She advises public sector organisations, developers and landowners and represents them in planning disputes. She is particularly adept at overseeing mixed-use developments and urban extensions. "Engaging and very caring. Meeta is passionate about her work." "Meeta provides straightforward and clear advice."

Louise Samuel's experience in the field of planning law includes infrastructure, energy schemes and town extension redevelopments. She has demonstrated particular expertise advising on complex tall building projects in and around central London. "Louise Samuel is genuinely fantastic."

Raj Gupta has a particular skill in handling compulsory purchase and compensation disputes. He is often sought out by landowners and public bodies for advice on a range of major projects.