Ranking tables
Planning | UK
Midlands
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Gowling WLG (UK) LLP 18 Years Ranked
- Eversheds Sutherland
- Pinsent Masons LLP
Band 2
Band 1
- Toni Weston Gowling WLG (UK) LLP8 Years Ranked
- Trevor Ivory DLA Piper UK LLP15 Years Ranked
- Paul MaileEversheds Sutherland
Band 2
- Anna Cartledge Shakespeare Martineau10 Years Ranked
- Simon Stanion Shakespeare Martineau20 Years Ranked
- Tim Willis Shoosmiths LLP13 Years Ranked
- Heidi SlaterPinsent Masons LLP
- Lucy ThomasPinsent Masons LLP
- Oliver MartinBickley Martin Planning Law
Band 3
Up and Coming
- Ben Standing Browne Jacobson LLP3 Years Ranked
- John GregoryWright Hassall LLP
Associates to watch
- Tracy Lovejoy Irwin Mitchell1 Years Ranked
- Matthew FoxPinsent Masons LLP
- Sophie CarlilePinsent Masons LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Gowling WLG (UK) LLPPlanning2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedGowling WLG provides full-service planning capabilities on all aspects of planning law, highways, compulsory purchase and compensation. The lawyers are recommended for high-profile development, infrastructure work and judicial reviews. The firm has further strength in contentious matters. The team has specific expertise in transport-related planning issues, as well as a strong client list including major house builders, housing associations and local authorities.
Band 2
2 DLA Piper UK LLPPlanning2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedDLA 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.2 Shakespeare MartineauPlanning2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedShakespeare 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.2 Shoosmiths LLPPlanning2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedShoosmiths 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.
Band 3
3 Browne Jacobson LLPPlanning2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedBrowne Jacobson has particular expertise in dealing with matters for environmental groups and local authorities across the region and nationwide. The team regularly advises clients on major development proposals, specialising within the housing and logistics sectors. It also handles compulsory purchase matters.3 Freeths LLPPlanning2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedFreeths 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.3 Gateley LegalPlanning2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedGateley Legal offers particular expertise in acting for house builders, with recent work including Section 106 and 278 agreements for sizeable developments. The team provides additional experience across a range of sectors, including retail, energy, health and infrastructure. It advises clients on planning issues on a national basis, and regularly works on both contentious and non-contentious matters.