LAWYER PROFILE

Peter Nesbit

UK 2026

Eversheds Sutherland

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

Yorkshire

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Peter is a Partner and advocate on the planning team and undertakes a wide variety of planning, highways and CPO work.

Peter is highly ranked in Chambers and Partners and described as "an absolute superstar in the planning space." His team in Leeds is noted as being "very knowledgeable and commercially orientated, providing excellent service." His particular areas of experience are strategic advice on energy and natural resources, transport and commercial development projects including major planning applications, appeals and judicial challenges.

Peter also writes a regular column for the national publication "Minerals Planning Magazine," which contributes to the activities of Renewable UK and has spoken at events for bodies such as the Royal Town Planning Institute and the Nuclear Industry Association.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - Yorkshire

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Peter Nesbit advises clients from the energy, retail and education sectors on planning applications for regeneration projects. He also acts for developers on residential development projects, including those on brownfield sites.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He provides amazing client service and is incredibly patient and client-friendly.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Peter is very approachable; he's clear and concise when talking through issues.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I enjoy working with Peter as he understands what I need to manage risk and expectations, and how to navigate often complex issues to a suitable and protected position.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession