LAWYER PROFILE

Nicola Gooch

UK 2026

Birketts LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

The South

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Birketts LLP

Practice Areas

Nicola is a Partner in the Irwin Mitchell Planning Team, with a particular expertise in mixed use regeneration projects and enabling developments.

She acts for a wide variety of private sector clients, including house-builders, land promoters and development companies; retail developers, investment funds; care home providers and crematoria. She also regularly advises clients on the Community Infrastructure Levy.

Nicola has been mentioned in Legal 500, alongside the Southern Region Planning Team, which is tier one rated in both Chambers and the Legal 500.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - The South

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Nicola Gooch supports clients such as developers, landowners and house builders in the planning elements of mixed-use regeneration and regularly advises clients on natural capital schemes. She is particularly well regarded for advice on the Community Infrastructure Levy and complex Section 106 agreements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Nicola Gooch is all-round brilliant and a pleasure to work with.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Nicola is a very highly sought after and very good planning lawyer. She's well respected because she is good at what she does. I am delighted to have her in my armoury of planning lawyers to go to.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Nicola is a diligent, approachable and highly skilled advocate.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Nicola is very good and has the confidence to speak about planning law.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Nicola is the best in the business. She is personable, friendly and always has time. Her advice is always invaluable.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession