Planning
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 2
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+ 44 (0)121 214 0000Chambers Review
Shakespeare Martineau's planning team has an established presence in the Midlands. It advises public and private sector clients on the full scope of planning matters, including development consent orders, Section 106 agreements, compulsory purchase matters and judicial review. The team also acts for a number of house builders and developers on large residential projects.
Work Highlights
- Shakespeare Martineau acted for L&Q Estates to negotiate a Section 106 agreement in relation to the development of land at Exhall Lane in Coventry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The quality of lawyer at Shakespeare Martineau is exceptionally high. The firm's strong coverage across the Midlands area supports us very well."
"The team are extremely responsive and provide commercially astute advice. The drafting produced is always sound."
"The quality of lawyer at Shakespeare Martineau is exceptionally high. The firm's strong coverage across the Midlands area supports us very well."
"The team are extremely responsive and provide commercially astute advice. The drafting produced is always sound."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Stanion acts for public and private sector clients on matters relating to residential and mixed-use development projects, including compliance, Section 106 agreements and planning applications. He further advises clients on contentious development proposals.
"Simon is a strong player in the market who really knows what he's doing."
Anna Cartledge advises on compulsory purchase, development consent orders and Section 106 agreements for mixed-use and infrastructure developments. She also represents clients in planning appeals.
"Anna Cartledge is a top lawyer - she's very, very good."
"Anna Cartledge is solution-focused, recognising the importance of the task and achieving the deadlines. She's exceptional."
Paul Wakefield regularly acts for local authorities and private clients. He is particularly active on planning applications and appeals, as well as planning obligations under Section 106.
"Paul is excellent. He's able to recall the necessary elements of planning law to give his clients a clear and concise understanding of the problems and solutions that face them."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shakespeare Martineau
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