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Planning - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Douglas Edwards KC is a robust practitioner focused on planning, environmental, CPO, highways law, government and infrastructure work. He is an expert in commons and village green matters, and is also frequently consulted on land assembly matters by local authorities. He represents both public and private clients at all levels in the courts and at inquiries.
Strengths
He is a highly reliable barrister whose intelligence and advocacy skills are superb.
Douglas is a friendly, responsive and attentive barrister.
Douglas is a pleasure to work with. He is a strong advocate in court and is able to explain issues succinctly and in a way that is easy to understand.
Douglas is a cool, calm planning law barrister who provides clear and pragmatic advice.
Douglas Edwards has an innate ability to grapple with complex and challenging matters, providing detailed advice to clients and solutions to their problems.
Agriculture & Rural Affairs - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Douglas Edwards KC is a highly respected local government and planning specialist with a wealth of experience in common land matters. He is well known for acting in prominent Supreme Court cases regarding town or village green designation. In addition, he is regularly instructed by local authorities in rural land right applications.
Strengths
Douglas is a highly reliable barrister whose intelligence and advocacy skills are superb. His client management skills are equally impressive.
Edwards is a fantastic advocate.
He's extremely good, being measured and very well respected by judges and clients.