Planning
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 5
Email address
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(020) 7423 8000Chambers Review
Trowers & Hamlins advises on the full range of issues relating to commercial and residential development work, assisting with planning strategy, negotiating contracts and the application process. Its clients are often local authorities and public institutions, as well as private developers and investors, based in the UK and further afield.
Work Highlights
- Trowers & Hamlins advised Peabody Group on its £1 billion redevelopment of the former St. Ann's Hospital site in the London Borough of Haringey. It conducted a legal audit of the draft hybrid planning application prior to submission, as well as assisting with section 106 negotiations and other related issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It has the ability to handle complex planning issues and to provide advice in a timely manner, with reference to case law and with regard for client objectives."
"The firm is a very safe pair of hands. It is always very prompt and offers good planning and foresight."
"Trowers & Hamlins always provides advice and then gives a recommendation with practical steps."
"It has the ability to handle complex planning issues and to provide advice in a timely manner, with reference to case law and with regard for client objectives."
"The firm is a very safe pair of hands. It is always very prompt and offers good planning and foresight."
"Trowers & Hamlins always provides advice and then gives a recommendation with practical steps."
Notable Practitioners
Jacqueline Backhaus is head of the planning team at Trowers & Hamlins and has particular expertise in matters relating to compulsory purchase and highways. She frequently advises clients on regeneration projects, often acting for local authorities, housing associations and businesses.
"Jacqueline is very helpful on all points and is very aware of the commercial issues."