LAWYER PROFILE

Matthew White

UK 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning

London (Firms)

22 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

- Real estate development

- Real estate

- Environment and communities

Career

Matthew is a partner based in our London office. He is the managing partner of the UK and EMEA Real Estate practice. He has more than 25 years of experience advising on all aspects of planning and development law including the preparation and negotiation of planning applications and planning agreements, strategic advice on large scale regeneration, energy and infrastructure projects, environmental impact assessment, compulsory purchase, judicial review and planning inquiries. Matthew acts on many high-profile and politically sensitive developments and has particular knowledge in relation to large-scale mixed-use masterplan projects.

For additional information on Matthew’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/m/matthew-white

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning - London (Firms)

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Matthew White is almost unrivalled in his experience and ability in advising private developers on large-scale energy, infrastructure and real estate developments. He is particularly skilled with regard to mixed-use master-planned projects and long-running developments.

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Strengths

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Matthew is a broad and deep thinker, provides essential commercial advice, and is very strong on planning and infrastructure work.
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