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Paul Brailsford

UK 2026

Freeths LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

Midlands

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Paul has over 18 years’ experience of complex development schemes nationwide and is well known for developing good working relationships with Local Planning Authorities in order to deliver success for his developer clients.

Paul specialises in both large scale development proposals such as retail led town centre regeneration projects and residential led urban extensions; and food and non-food retail development.

He advises on all associated issues from planning strategy, tactics, preparation and submission of applications and appeals and the preparation of complex Environmental Impact Assessments and Retail Impact Assessments.

Professional Memberships

Royal Town Planning Institute

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - Midlands

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Paul Brailsford is Freeths' national head of planning and environment. He acts for commercial clients in a broad host of areas, including residential care and assisted living, student and residential housebuilding, and mixed-use developments. He also represents parties in contentious disputes and challenges.

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