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Steven Hopkins

Steven Hopkins

UK 2026

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From 1st November 2022, Steven Hopkins is the Managing Partner of Holmes & Hills Solicitors, alongside partner, Rebecca Mason. Alongside his Managing Partner role, Steven figure head’s the firm’s Planning Law Department.

Steven is a specialist Planning Law solicitor, Steven acts for developers, planning consultants, and property and landowners who have complex planning law requirements. He undertakes a wide range of contentious planning and property litigation matters including proceedings in a variety of Tribunals such as the County and High Courts, the Property Chamber, the Lands Tribunal, and Planning Inquiries. With his litigation background, Steven is unique in being able to bridge the gap between planning law, contentious property law, and litigation procedure. He is, therefore, able to provide clients with a single source of expert legal advice that draws on specialist knowledge and experience in all three areas.

Steven’s interest in property litigation and planning derives from a desire to offer clients a legal service that combines related areas of law in a way that is not offered elsewhere. His combination of specialisms and niche expertise in property litigation and planning means he is able to resolve clients’ disputes cost-effectively and also add value to clients’ properties.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - East Anglia

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Steven Hopkins is the managing partner of Holmes & Hills and has extensive experience of contentious planning law matters. He frequently acts for developers, planning consultants and private landowners on a range of contentious planning and property litigation issues.

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  • Steven is the Oracle, and my go-to starting point for any knotty legal or procedural matter whatsoever.

    Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • It has been an enormous relief to be able to turn to Steven for strong, clear advice and support.

    Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • I have found Steven to have wide-ranging knowledge and experience on both real estate and law of property, together with planning and development. He also has considerable commercial awareness.

    Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Steven's knowledge has proved really useful for planning enforcement issues.

    Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Steven has a breadth of experience and expertise that is very strong.

    Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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East Anglia

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