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Winckworth Sherwood

Planning

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Winckworth Sherwood

Rankings

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Planning - London (Firms)

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Winckworth Sherwood maintains a strong private residential development practice, with expertise in urban extensions, tall buildings and highway schemes. The firm routinely works with local authorities, and offers notable expertise in planning strategies and related litigation and appeals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Winckworth Sherwood advised Weston Homes PLC on the redevelopment of the existing ten-acre Tesco site adjacent to Goodmayes Railway Station to provide 1,280 residential units.

Strengths

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  • The Winckworth team's experience is wide and deep and they are very responsive.

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  • The Winckworth team displays strong knowledge, experience, commercial awareness, understanding, and ability to listen to their clients' needs.

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  • The advice Winckworth Sherwood provide is always of a very high standard, and is clear and concise.

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  • Winckworth Sherwood provide clear strategic advice accommodated by clear timelines.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lindsay Garratt
    Lindsay Garratt

    Lindsay Garratt

    Lindsay Garratt frequently advises on planning applications for residential, commercial and mixed-use development and redevelopment projects, especially those located in London. She retains a clientele that predominantly includes private sector developers.

    • Lindsay is very technically able, provides excellent client service and is a pleasure to work with.

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  • Matthew Steinbrecher
    Matthew Steinbrecher

    Matthew Steinbrecher

    Matthew Steinbrecher works on a range of planning matters, including regeneration projects and Section 106 agreements. Steinbrecher has experience acting for a range of clients in both the public and private sectors.

    • Matthew provides great service and is always clear in his advice both in writing and in conversation.

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