Paul G. Tucker KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
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About
Provided by Paul G. Tucker KC
Practice Areas
Paul practises in the areas of town and country planning, environmental law, local government law, highway law, the law of compulsory purchase. retail proposals; minerals and landfill proposals. He acts for both the public and the private sectors throughout England and Wales. He has acted for a local authorities, Government Agencies and a wide range of private sector developers, in cases involving diverse areas including major retail proposals, mineral and landfill proposals, large housing sites and other environmentally sensitive proposals. He is regularly engaged to act on behalf of major retailers and housing developers. He has been involved in a number of nationally important planning cases both before the Courts and at inquiry. His recent work has involved a diverse range of interests from the nuclear industry to Premiership Football Clubs, as well as national house builders, developers and retailers.
Career
University: Cambridge (Selwyn College); degree: Law (MA); Called: 1990 (Gray's Inn); Silk: 2010.
Head of Chambers, Kings Chambers 2020 to 2022
Vice Chair of PEBA 2019 to 2022, Chair 2022 to 2024
Professional Memberships
Planning and Environment Bar Association; Appointed Chair of PEBA 2022
Administrative Law Bar;
National Infrastructure Planning Association;
Publications
Each year, Paul undertakes various speaking commitments at Planning Conferences and In-House Events as well as engaging in Mock Inquiries. In addition he has written for Estates Gazette, Planning and the Lawyer.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Paul Tucker KC is praised as a key figure in planning with notable capabilities in inquiries. He is highlighted for his adept handling of complex development matters for residential, infrastructure and retail clients. He has additional expertise acting for public sector clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul is exceptionally strong and in my opinion is the best all round planning KC in the country."
"His ability to see the heart of the matter to resolve it is second to none and excellent. His strategy and clarity of thought is incredible to watch and he has an incredible commercial acumen."
"Paul deserves all of the plaudits he receives. He is a barrister of the utmost pedigree."
"What you see is what you get. He is direct and persuasive with a delightful manner. It is good fortune to spend time in Paul's company."
"Paul Tucker is excellent and can be relied on to give clear and robust advice and he does it in a humble and unassuming way."
"Paul Tucker is the Rolls Royce of an advocate."
"Paul is exceptionally strong and in my opinion is the best all round planning KC in the country."
"His ability to see the heart of the matter to resolve it is second to none and excellent. His strategy and clarity of thought is incredible to watch and he has an incredible commercial acumen."
"Paul deserves all of the plaudits he receives. He is a barrister of the utmost pedigree."
"What you see is what you get. He is direct and persuasive with a delightful manner. It is good fortune to spend time in Paul's company."
"Paul Tucker is excellent and can be relied on to give clear and robust advice and he does it in a humble and unassuming way."
"Paul Tucker is the Rolls Royce of an advocate."
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