LAWYER PROFILE

Richard Max

UK 2026

Keystone Law

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning

London (Firms)

29 years ranked

About

Provided by Keystone Law

Practice Areas

Richard is a highly experienced planning lawyer and acts for developers and local authorities. His work covers all aspects of planning and compulsory purchase law as well as highways and infrastructure. He represents both promotors and objectors.

Richard acts on judicial reviews, planning inquiries and development consent orders, offering advocacy if needed. He drafts and negotiates all types of planning and highways legal agreements.

Richard frequently assembles and runs the large teams associated with high-level planning applications as well as instructing counsel when required.

He offers advice on permitted development rights, advertisements, and trees. His particular speciality is giving high-level strategic advice on complex development projects.

Career

Richard qualified as a solicitor in 1988. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2025, he worked at:

Macfarlanes

Oxford City Council

Richard Max & Co

Professional Memberships

Honorary Secretary and Solicitor of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Liveryman of the City of London Solicitors’ Company

Member of the Compulsory Purchase Association (CPA)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Richard Max is a highly experienced lawyer with a strong track record in planning matters related to residential and retail, infrastructure, leisure and office developments. He is also well-equipped to represent his clients at public inquiries.

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