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Rating & Valuation - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Hugh Flanagan is a highly experienced rating and valuation barrister, with additional expertise in planning and compulsory purchase law. He regularly represents the Valuation Office Agency and has appeared before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court, in heavyweight business rates cases.
Strengths
He is an experienced public sector litigator with a lot of experience of rating work.
He cross-examines really excellently. Hugh is really thorough, knows exactly the questions to ask and puts the questions really well. He's so efficient and well prepared. He's a real expert.
He's technically extremely able and his written work is fantastic.
Planning - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Hugh Flanagan is a barrister dedicated to planning and compulsory purchase cases. He is a member of the Attorney General's B Panel of Counsel and acts for local authorities and developers. Highways, aviation, enforcement and residential planning work are among his areas of strength. Large infrastructure-related work forms an additional mainstay of his practice.
Strengths
Hugh Flanagan is a fantastic barrister and a real safe pair of hands.
Hugh is a strong leader on complex planning inquiries who is extremely thorough in his approach.
Hugh is an excellent, well-prepared advocate who is thorough, charming and personable.