LAWYER PROFILE

Tom Barton

UK 2026

Keystone Law

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning

London (Firms)

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Keystone Law

Practice Areas

Tom is a planning law specialist with extensive experience advising on the full range of town and country planning matters. He is also recognised as an expert in compulsory purchase orders (CPOs), development consent orders (DCOs), and related applications for compensation including in the Lands Tribunal (Upper Chamber).

Tom regularly provides strategic planning advice on a wide range of development projects of all types, including alternative assets classes such as student accommodation and build to rent.

Tom is particularly experienced in public inquiries, especially those involving enforcement issues.

Throughout his career, Tom has acted for private individuals, developers, funders, housing associations, local planning authorities, and central government.

Career

Tom qualified as a solicitor in 2014. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2025, he worked at the following firms:

Mishcon de Reya

Trowers & Hamlins

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning - London (Firms)

Band 6

Individual Editorial

Tom Barton provides planning advice on a number of development projects. He is particularly well-versed in handling proceedings at public inquiry, often those pertaining to enforcement matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Tom has great resilience and perseverance on planning matters. He leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of getting a result for the client.
PlanningChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom is an impressive blend of extremely charming and extremely capable.
PlanningChambers Guide to the Legal Profession