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This section ranks lawyers and law firms who specialise in matters to planning and environmental law. This includes all matters related to planning applications for the development, construction or change of use of a building or buildings; compulsory purchase orders (CPO); and s106 agreements.  The work may be contentious (e.g. judicial reviews, inquiries and appeals) or non-contentious (e.g. planning and CPO strategies relating to development projects and urban regeneration schemes).  Environmental litigation is also considered, as well as advisory and transactional support for clients in this area. 'Traditional' environment work includes regulatory compliance, litigation and enforcement actions related to air, water, wetlands, waste and endangered species. It also includes advice to corporate and financial clients on the environmental aspects of M&A, financings, securities offerings and other transactions that involve due diligence and environmental insurance issues.

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Band 1

  1. Geldards LLP
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    Geldards LLP
    Planning & Environment
    2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked
    Geldards has an expert planning group noted for its experience in commercial and residential development. The team offers a full range of planning services including Section 106 agreements, highways matters and compulsory purchase issues. It has additional strength in representing clients in planning appeals and judicial reviews.
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  2. Hugh James
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    Hugh James
    Planning & Environment
    2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked

    Hugh James has a respected practice sought out by clients for advice in relation to a wide array of planning and environment issues. The team advises on planning and infrastructure agreements, town and village green opposition and compulsory purchase, as well as development-led planning issues. It also handles the environmental aspects of renewable energy schemes as well as environmental litigation such as contaminated land disputes.

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Band 2

  1. Eversheds Sutherland
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    Eversheds Sutherland
    Planning & Environment
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Eversheds Sutherland has a noted Welsh planning practice with extensive national resources to call upon. The team is well-versed in the planning requirements for wind farms and other renewable energy schemes such as solar power projects. The team also regularly works with house builders and other developers on the planning aspects of residential, mixed-use and commercial developments. It possesses further expertise in transport, and is equipped to handle compulsory purchase work and highways matters.

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