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Nick McDonald

Nick McDonald

UK 2026

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Practice Areas

Nick advises on planning, infrastructure consenting and compulsory purchase, including on projects of regional and national significance. Nick works closely with clients, usually over the course of many years, guiding them and consultant teams through the strategy and processes required to achieve a successful and robust consent. He understands the key commercial issues for project promoters, funders and local authorities, and tailors his advice and approach to tread a path through these. As well as consenting, Nick has extensive experience promoting compulsory purchase orders for local authorities, statutory undertakers and developers.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - Yorkshire

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Nick McDonald focuses his practice on energy infrastructure projects, while also advising on residential-led mixed-use development and regeneration projects. He offers particular strength in compulsory purchase orders.

Strengths

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  • Nick is a powerful force to be reckoned with and a very hard-working and imaginative lawyer who knows his stuff and knows how to resolve or work around problems.

    Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Nick is top on DCO and planning. If Nick has signed it off then it's good to go.

    Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Nick's insight and understanding of complex legal issues is second to none.

    Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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