Planning
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 5
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Provided by Taylor Wessing LLP
Our market leading team are the go-to experts for high profile professional negligence actions.
We act on disputes involving accountants, auditors, tax advisers, valuers, architects, surveyors, solicitors, investment advisers and other professionals. We are recognised as having one of the most effective teams for resolving business critical disputes in the sector.
We have acted on some of the most high profile audit negligence cases in recent years, such as the £1.6 billion claim against PwC arising out of the collapse of Cattles plc, together with substantial valuer negligence claims, complex investment advice actions, proceedings before the Financial Ombudsman Service, claims against solicitors and barristers relating to negligent legal advice, and more.
Our experience enables us to provide early assessment of the merits of an action, and provide strategic advice to help resolve matters at an early stage. If that cannot be achieved, we have great deal of experience in litigation, arbitration as well as alternative dispute resolution will serve to protect your businesses from critical reputational, financial and other damage.
We can also help you to use innovative litigation funding solutions to unlock potential claims.
Chambers Review
Taylor Wessing has a compact team that advises clients on a range of planning matters in the residential and commercial property spheres. Regularly assists organisations with planning matters relating to real estate acquisitions and logistics deals. It has particular experience in advising on sports facility redevelopments.
Work Highlights
- Taylor Wessing advised R&F Properties on securing permissions for its One Nine Elms development in Wandsworth. This project involved the delivery of two residential towers, a new Park Hyatt hotel and other commercial facilities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Taylor Wessing has a wide-ranging skill set in its team, with each member showing a very high aptitude in their field. It also delivers the best service we have experienced from a law firm."
"Taylor Wessing is always able to address matters quickly."
"The firm has the strong ability to break down complex issues and advise in a succinct manner."
"Taylor Wessing has a wide-ranging skill set in its team, with each member showing a very high aptitude in their field. It also delivers the best service we have experienced from a law firm."
"Taylor Wessing is always able to address matters quickly."
"The firm has the strong ability to break down complex issues and advise in a succinct manner."
Notable Practitioners
Alistair Watson's clients include institutional lenders, such as domestic and international funds, and developers of stadium, residential, tall building and airport projects. He is notably skilled in handling infrastructure matters as well as more conventional planning work.
"He is a smart, sharp and commercially-minded individual."
"His service and communication were first rate."