Planning
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 3
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Clarion is able to represent clients across numerous sectors, including waste, energy, infrastructure and residential housing developments. It has experience of town regeneration schemes, planning applications and appeals, and infrastructure agreements.
Work Highlights
- Clarion advised GMI on the Clay Cross town centre regeneration scheme, which included a provision for an affordable housing-only site.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"What I really like about the wider team at Clarion is that there's a real focus on getting the deal done. They were very hands-on and interactive and not standoffish. So I really rate them."
"Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. It's 360-degree thinking and clear advice. They give efficient and considered advice at very reasonable rates."
"They stand out in the field of planning in Leeds. They have great experience, knowledge and understanding from local authorities' perspective of the political elements at play."
"Clarion are very competent, very good and experienced. They are attentive and detailed. They have a strong understanding of commercial matters."
"They have a good calibre at the partner level because of their business model. They punch above their weight."
"What I really like about the wider team at Clarion is that there's a real focus on getting the deal done. They were very hands-on and interactive and not standoffish. So I really rate them."
"Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. It's 360-degree thinking and clear advice. They give efficient and considered advice at very reasonable rates."
"They stand out in the field of planning in Leeds. They have great experience, knowledge and understanding from local authorities' perspective of the political elements at play."
"Clarion are very competent, very good and experienced. They are attentive and detailed. They have a strong understanding of commercial matters."
"They have a good calibre at the partner level because of their business model. They punch above their weight."
Notable Practitioners
Carolyn Lord advises on major mixed-use development projects and regeneration schemes for developers and local authorities. She also represents clients in matters concerning infrastructure projects.
"She is incredibly well connected. She knows what's going on on the ground and is incredibly responsive and hard-working, but also gives you that commercial slant which is a rarity in planning advice."
"Carolyn really interprets the law and presents it in a form that's commercial and usable."
"Carolyn is fantastic. Her expertise, efficiency, dedication and commercial awareness are invaluable."
"Carolyn keeps plates spinning in a case with a lot of complex issues to allow the project to proceed. She gets things moving and does a very good job on the legal side."
"Carolyn is pragmatic, straight to the point and recognises putting the client's interests before the legalities of it all. She offers practical, hard-nosed advice and cuts through the legalese."
Kate Butterfield acts for local authorities and developers on residential and leisure developments, with particular strength in planning applications, Section 106 agreements and compulsory purchase orders. She also advises clients on appeals and judicial reviews.
"Kate is very good at sorting things out and resolving issues for clients. She is easy and straightforward to work with. Very client- and team-friendly."
"Kate worked tirelessly and was fully briefed. She was totally reliable, with all the information at her fingertips, and so supportive."