Planning | UK

Colette McCormack frequently advises on mixed-use and residential developments, with notable strength in regeneration projects. She covers the full range of planning matters, including Community Infrastructure Levy issues and Section 106 agreements.

Emily Williams is particularly active in planning litigation, representing land promotion companies, landowners and developers in their planning appeals and judicial reviews. She also assists clients with retrospective planning permissions, as well as non-contentious matters including advice on conditions and obligations.

Michelle Moss is known for her expertise in compulsory purchase and compensation matters for infrastructure clients. She also advises on regeneration schemes and development consent orders.

Mike Pocock acts on matters concerning large residential developments and infrastructure projects, such as planning applications, appeals and judicial reviews. He also advises on compulsory purchase and development consent orders.

Claire Petricca-Riding leads the planning and environment department at Irwin Mitchell. Her practice covers various regulatory matters, such as investigations into water pollution allegations and statutory nuisance cases. She also has notable experience handling strategic planning work and Section 106 agreements.

David Mathias frequently acts for local authorities on infrastructure projects, such as highway improvement schemes, with experience handling compulsory purchase orders. He also advises on residential development projects.

Kathryn Jump frequently advises residential developers on large-scale housing and garden village projects. She offers experience handling compulsory purchase and highways-related matters as well as handling planning appeals.

Lisa Tye often advises on large regeneration schemes for public and private sector clients, with notable strength in development consent orders, compulsory purchase matters and Section 106 agreements.

Debbie Reynolds has notable strength in regeneration and infrastructure projects, advising on planning obligations, access and compulsory purchase orders. She is particularly active for local authorities and developers.

Grant Anderson of Hill Dickinson advises on the full span of planning matters, including mixed-use, high-profile redevelopments and planning appeals. He offers additional experience of Section 106 agreements and has previously appeared in the Court of Appeal.

Melanie Grimshaw is recognised for her work in development planning, highways and compulsory purchase. She has particular experience working with clients in the transport and energy sectors.

Elizabeth Nuttall assists local authorities and developers with a range of planning matters concerning residential and commercial projects, including applications, appeals and Section 106 agreements.

Alex Jones is a highly regarded associate noted for her expertise in planning matters. She advises on matters including Section 106 agreements, planning agreements and biodiversity and conservation issues.

Hayley Gore is a planning specialist known for her advice on compulsory purchase matters.