Band 2
Provided by Ashley Damiral
Ashley Damiral is the Head of the CMS UK Planning Team and practices in all areas of planning, compulsory purchase and related law. Ashley advises developers, promoters and funders of complex regeneration and infrastructure projects throughout the development lifecycle, from initial strategy to implementation. He also acts for corporates, occupiers, utilities and other third parties to major project proposals.
Ashley has particular expertise in the residential, retail, hotels & leisure and energy and climate change sectors.
He specialises in advising on environmental assessment, consultation, affordable housing and viability, CIL, s106 planning obligations and other statutory agreements, planning inquiries and compulsory purchase and s237 powers and compensation. Ashley also has significant judicial review experience up to the Supreme Court.
Member of Planning Working Group, BCSC
Associate of Planning Committee, BPF
Member, Compulsory Purchase Association
Member, The City of London Law Society Planning & Environmental Law Committee
Provided by Chambers
The head of CMS' Planning department in the UK, Ashley Damiral has an established practice in planning strategy, assisting with Section 106 negotiation and other complex development issues. His recent work in this space has seen him advise on office-led commercial hubs and leisure facilities, as well as infrastructure projects.
Provided by Chambers
Ashley is clear-minded, pragmatic and a pleasure to work with.
Ashley provides astute judgement and is a great team player.
Ashley is clear-minded, pragmatic and a pleasure to work with.
Ashley provides astute judgement and is a great team player.