Planning & Environment
UK Guide 2025 : Wales
Band 1
Email address
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0333 016 2222Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Hugh James advised Cenin Renewables on planning and infrastructure obligations in relation to a solar farm lease for the Bro Tathan site in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Notable Practitioners
Peter Hurn heads up the firm's property and planning teams in Wales. He assists public and private sector clients with planning law and with securing environmental permits in relation to significant development projects.
"Peter's work is exemplary - he is incredibly diligent, professional and a very, very good lawyer."
"Peter is a good communicator who explains things very well."
Shelley Thomas advises on planning and infrastructure matters concerned with large-scale residential and mixed-use projects. She acts for private and public sector clients such as consortiums of house builders, renewable energy providers and local government.
"Shelley has lots of experience in high-profile transactions."