Planning
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 1
Email address
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(0870) 903 1000Chambers Review
Gowling 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 and 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.
Work Highlights
- Gowling WLG advised Langley Consortium on all planning-related matters in connection with a new sustainable urban extension on land within the Green Belt to the east of Sutton Coldfield. The area will comprise in excess of 5,500 homes and associated infrastructure, including new schools, open space and highway infrastructure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The planning team is excellent. The lawyers provide clear, concise and commercial advice."
"You get commercial, market-leading advice delivered by dedicated, client-facing, knowledgeable and approachable professionals."
"The planning team is excellent. The lawyers provide clear, concise and commercial advice."
"You get commercial, market-leading advice delivered by dedicated, client-facing, knowledgeable and approachable professionals."
Notable Practitioners
Toni Weston receives acclaim for her handling of development consent orders, compulsory purchase and development planning matters concerning urban development and infrastructure projects. She has additional expertise in advising clients on judicial review due diligence and challenges.
"Toni is invaluable in steering our projects through their many challenges."