Planning

Paul Tucker KC is praised as a key figure in planning with notable capabilities in inquiries. He is highlighted for his adept handling of complex development matters for residential, infrastructure and retail clients. He has additional expertise acting for public sector clients.

"What you see is what you get. He is direct and persuasive with a delightful manner. It is good fortune to spend time in Paul's company."

"Paul Tucker is excellent and can be relied on to give clear and robust advice and he does it in a humble and unassuming way."

"Paul Tucker is the Rolls Royce of an advocate."

Constanze Bell is a well-regarded junior with a broad practice spanning all aspects of planning law. She is frequently instructed by local authorities to act in planning appeals and inquiries.

"Constanze Bell's preparation is phenomenal, and she is great to work with. She will not go into a case without knowing everything there is to know about it."

"Constanze Bell gives clear and realistic advice. She always keeps the 'big picture' in mind and has a strategic legal mind."

David Manley KC is a highly regarded planning silk with impressive environmental law capabilities. He has a wealth of experience advising national house builders and retailers on a broad array of planning matters. He has an esteemed inquiry practice and is also adept at handling planning appeals.

"David Manley's particular strength is accessibility. He is quick to respond to instructions and very pragmatic, commercial and strategic in his advice."

"David has always provided a high level of service and advice across all areas. He is also good to work with as part of a team."

Giles Cannock KC is commended for his wide-ranging planning expertise and thorough approach to cases. He is especially adept at handling residential and retail development, compulsory purchase orders and highways matters. He regularly represents clients in the Planning Court and also appears in judicial reviews and statutory appeals.

"Giles's expertise and commitment make him an invaluable asset to any planning case. His meticulous preparation and keen attention to detail underscore his unwavering dedication to every case."

"Giles Cannock is a superb advocate and a great team player and it is an enjoyable experience working with him."

"Giles is excellent in advising on planning cases and in his cross-examination."

Ian Ponter is esteemed for his planning and environmental expertise. He regularly acts for developers and land promoters and can advise on a wide range of local plan issues. He has expertise in statutory challenges, judicial reviews and compulsory purchase matters. He is also knowledgeable about highways issues.

"Ian Ponter is enjoyable to work with, a very good team player and gets the best out of the team. He is relaxed and amenable in his approach and on the ball."

"Ian is commercially aware, an expert in his field, and is very easy to work with."

John Barrett is widely praised for his extensive planning experience, which includes notable expertise in residential matters. He frequently acts for national house builders and developers, often in relation to development proposals. He has particular strength in judicial reviews, statutory appeals and Local Plan adoption cases.

"John Barrett's technical skill is first-class. He is very clear in describing difficult technical aspects in a way that clients can understand."

John Hunter possesses a wealth of experience in planning inquiries and related court proceedings, including judicial reviews. He frequently acts for developers, local authorities and other interested parties. He is well-versed at acting in housing and other development planning appeals.

"John Hunter is really bright, good at thinking on his feet and explains things in a straightforward way."

"John is a personable barrister who is particularly strong at communicating complex planning arguments through both his written submissions and oral advocacy."

Jonathan Easton KC centres his well-regarded practice on residential development and planning matters. He is also adept at handling a range of highways and compulsory purchase matters. He represents both developers and local authorities in planning disputes.

"Jonathan Easton is an excellent member of any team."

Killian Garvey is a respected planning junior with particular experience in residential planning issues. He appears on behalf of bothlocal planning authorities and developers. He frequently appears in the High Court on planning appeals involvingnovel points of law.

"Killian is extremely hard-working, really approachable, really quick on his feet when dealing with cross-examination and advocacy work and a really good person to have as part of your team."

"Clients love his up-to-the-minute understanding of case law."

Martin Carter undertakes a range of planning work on behalf of local authorities and developers. He regularly deals with housing appeals, including those with housing supply issues. He also has significant experience in town and village green cases, highways matters and compulsory purchase issues. He frequently appears before public inquiries and planning appeals.

"Martin is an all-round excellent advocate."

"Martin provides calm, clear and coherent advice and he is all over the details."

Sarah Reid KC of Kings Chambers maintains a wide-ranging planning practice that includes representation of developers, local authorities and central government departments. She is particularly well versed in planning matters pertaining to residential and retail developments.

"Sarah Reid is a top KC who is all over the detail and is so determined. She inspires us through her leadership."

"Sarah Reid provides really clear advice and expectations. She is fantastic."

Vincent Fraser KC is widely recognised as a standout silk in the field of renewable energy, with particular experience in wind farm matters. He has appeared in a number of significant planning inquiries and appeals. He has additional expertise in the residential and retail sectors, advising on significant development projects.

"Vincent Fraser is a highly experienced, well-respected practitioner."

Alan Evans draws upon his previous experience as an inspector in village green inquiries and other regulatory roles to inform his representation of clients. He is instructed by developers and local authorities in public inquiries and planning appeals.

"Alan is able to break down cases in a very methodical way, making complex issues easier to understand. He is very friendly and personable, and he is happy to go the extra mile whenever required."

Anthony Gill has a broad planning offering and a wealth of expertise in residential development matters and is well versed in acting for developers and local authorities.

"Anthonyis flexible to work with and adaptable to changing requirements."

"Anthony Gill provides a really quick turnaround of advice which is sensible, and he is willing to deal with follow-up questions and is client-friendly."

Philip Robson is a well-regarded junior who regularly represents local authorities and developers in planning and environmental matters. He has particular experience with representing clients in public inquiries.

"Philip can see through the issues both legally and tactically to get the best outcome."

"Phil is a solid adviser and a great junior to KC-level barristers across the breadth of planning."

"He is able to distil technical legal principles in a way that is readily understandable with a commercial focus."

Piers Riley-Smith is a strong planning junior with particular expertise representing local authorities and developers. He has appeared in front of the High Court and at public inquiries.

"Piers has a depth of knowledge, is very supportive and enthusiastic and is clear in his advice."

"Piers is superb. He is very good at handling difficult clients and explaining the options to them and thinking strategically."

Stephanie Hall of Kings Chambers is an accomplished junior barrister who represents a wide range of clients from the public and private sectors in public inquiries and in the High Court. She has also been involved in major energy infrastructure projects.

"Stephanie Hall has a forensic and detailed brain; she is absolutely fantastic."

Freddie Humphreys is experienced in a range of planning matters, including inquiries, enforcement and appeals work. He maintains particular expertise in highways law, as well as regularly handling matters relating to residential and retail developments.

"Freddie Humphreys does most of the detailed drafting. He is exceptional, very approachable, very responsive and a real pleasure to work with."

Ruth Stockley is a respected planning barrister, renowned particularly for her expertise in highways law. She is well known as an editor of the Encyclopedia of Highway Law and Practice. Her practice also spans environment, compulsory purchase and village greens. She has recently advised on a number of transport-related matters.

"Ruth provides excellent advice and strong advocacy. She is very good at relating to clients and providing clear and practical advice."

"Ruth is a pleasure to work with. She displays a very high degree of knowledge and is a very capable operator."