Planning & Environment | UK

Eversheds Sutherland houses a planning team with regional and national capabilities. It possesses particular expertise in energy planning and infrastructure projects, with additional experience handling a range of development matters. The team is regularly instructed to advise on rail projects and major residential developments. The firm has renowned expertise advising on DCOs.

Gowling WLG's broad team offers its strong client list a range of capabilities in both the areas of planning and environmental law. The team regularly advises on contaminated land issues, transactions and has a nice expertise in bespoke environmental insurance policies. On the planning side, the firm can advise on all aspects of planning law, compulsory purchase and compensation. The team frequently appears in judicial reviews. Gowling has the in-depth expertise and knowledge to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters in planning and environment.

Pinsent Masons offers a planning team with particular expertise in complex housing, infrastructure and compulsory purchase work. It is also a leading firm in energy and transport planning, acting on a number of nationally significant DCO projects. The team regularly advises public and private clients on a regional and national basis, often on their most prominent projects.

Browne Jacobson is highly regarded for its expertise in both contentious and non-contentious environmental law. The firm is frequently engaged by corporate clients and public agencies, providing advice on regulatory responsibilities, and representing clients in prosecutions and enforcements. The team also offers niche expertise in protected species and conservation issues. Additionally, Browne Jacobson is known for advising environmental groups and local authorities, specialising in major development proposals within the housing and logistics sectors, and handling compulsory purchase matters.

Gateley Legal has a wealth of expertise representing clients in Environment Agency investigations and enforcement issues. The law firm is particularly experienced at advising housebuilders and developers in issues regarding sewage, water and waste disposal.

Shakespeare Martineau's planning team has an established presence in the Midlands. It advises public and private sector clients on the full scope of planning matters, including development consent orders, Section 106 agreements, compulsory purchase matters and judicial review. The team also acts for a number of house builders and developers on large residential projects.

Squire Patton Boggs is skilled in both contentious and non-contentious environmental work, with notable expertise in contaminated land issues and a wide range of matters related to the chemicals industry. It regularly advises an international client base and leverages its global platform to act on cross-border matters. The team regularly assists with environmental aspects of large corporate transactions and is also adept at handling the environmental aspects of waste developments.

DLA Piper advises clients across all aspects of planning. The firm has notable expertise in regeneration and energy matters, and is also strong in infrastructure, working on a number of nationally significant transport projects. The lawyers regularly act for clients in both the public and private sectors, and also maintain a strong practice in residential development, representing several house builders.

Freeths offers experience in residential and commercial development planning. The team handles contentious and non-contentious planning matters, with clients hailing from both the public and private sectors. The team has particular expertise and experience in the retail sector, and also often represents local authorities.

Fieldfisher has a strong presence in the energy and infrastructure space, with particular expertise in planning highways, and compulsory purchase matters. The team advises on all stages of residential development schemes, from initial strategy through to appeals. The firm has experience in the Court of Appeals.

Shoosmiths has a comprehensive planning offering with a broad client base, with particular aptitude in negotiating Section 106 agreements and securing planning permission. The team often advises on a range of large strategic development matters across housing, retail and leisure, among other areas. It advises clients in both the public and private sectors, particularly on long-term development schemes.

Wright Hassall LLP is recognised for its strong planning practice, with a particular focus in highways and infrastructure agreements. The team regularly advises on Section 106 agreements, Deeds of Variation, and compulsory purchase matters.