LAWYER PROFILE

Christopher Bowes

UK 2026

CMS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

Yorkshire

1 year ranked

About

Provided by CMS

Practice Areas

Chris is a Partner in our planning practice with more than 20 years' experience of advising public and private sector clients on a wide range of planning issues. Chris has particular expertise in town centre regeneration, EIA development and compulsory purchase. He also advises on the planning aspects of major infrastructure projects, residential developments, as well as minerals, energy and waste projects. Chris has a particular interest in HS2.

Professional Memberships

Compulsory Purchase Association (CPA)

National Infrastructure Planning Association (NIPA)

CBI Minerals Group

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - Yorkshire

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Christopher Bowes advises on a range of planning matters, such as compulsory purchase and development consent orders for residential, transport and leisure projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Christopher is very responsive and has always given well-considered advice to us.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He has good commercial acumen and knowledge of the best way to engage with local authorities, which is very helpful. He doesn't rush you into a dispute without carefully counselling on implications.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession