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Michael Humphries KC

Michael Humphries KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning

London (Bar)

26 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michael Humphries specialises in all aspects of property development law, but is particularly well known for his infrastructure planning and compulsory purchase work, where he has acted in relation to some of the largest and most important projects in recent years. Michael is currently acting for the promoters of a number of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and his experience encompasses the energy, transport, water, wastewater, ports and airports sectors. Michael is the Treasurer of the National Infrastructure Planning Association and the General Editor of Bloomsbury’s National Infrastructure Planning Handbook. Michael is also a leading practitioner in compulsory purchase and compensation law and was a founder of the Compulsory Purchase Association, for which he has been recognised as an honorary (i.e. senior) member.

Career

Called 1982 (Inner Temple); KC 2003.

Professional Memberships

National Infrastructure Planning Association - treasurer; Joint Planning Law Conference – honorary committee member; Planning and Environment Bar Association – founding member; Compulsory Purchase Association – honorary member.

Publications

General Editor – Bloomsbury’s National Infrastructure Handbook. Former Senior Editor – Bloomsbury’s ‘Compulsory Purchase and Compensation Service’.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Planning - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Michael Humphries KC is widely known as a leading name in infrastructure planning law. He has an excellent reputation for working on projects of all types, especially the often vast NSIPs. He is also heralded for his compulsory purchase work and edits leading publications in both areas. He is a deeply experienced advocate across the entire space, advising and acting for utilities, objectors, landowners, developers and public entities.

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Strengths

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  • Michael Humphries is exemplary in every respect and has very strong experience and ability.

    PlanningUK Bar

  • He is very strong on Development Consent Orders and is a go-to lawyer for tricky issues and major projects.

    PlanningUK Bar

  • Michael is very strong on complex infrastructure projects and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

    PlanningUK Bar

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