Planning
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 5
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(020) 7593 5000Chambers Review
Winckworth Sherwood maintains a strong private residential development practice, with expertise in urban extensions, tall buildings and highway schemes. The firm routinely works with local authorities, and offers notable expertise in planning strategies and related litigation and appeals.
Work Highlights
- Winckworth Sherwood advised the British Museum on its planning strategy and associated planning applications to deliver significant reductions in its carbon footprint. This was in support of the museum's Energy Centre Programme.
Strengths
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"The main reason we use Winckworth Sherwood's planning team is that it is creative in finding solutions."
"The firm's ability to take on complex tasks is second to none. I always have the utmost confidence in its work."
"It is a forward-thinking business with a strong understanding of industry matters, as well as complex legal matters."
"The planning team is experienced and well-resourced."
"The main reason we use Winckworth Sherwood's planning team is that it is creative in finding solutions."
"The firm's ability to take on complex tasks is second to none. I always have the utmost confidence in its work."
"It is a forward-thinking business with a strong understanding of industry matters, as well as complex legal matters."
"The planning team is experienced and well-resourced."
Notable Practitioners
Lindsay Garratt frequently advises on planning applications for residential, commercial and mixed-use development and redevelopment projects, especially those located in London. She retains a clientele that predominantly includes private sector developers.
"She is very clear in explaining the legal implications of agreements and keeps up to date with movements in legislation. She consistently understands the commercial imperative to get things done."
"Quite simply, she is the best planning lawyer I have worked with, by some margin."
"She is very knowledgeable in her field and knows exactly how local authorities work, giving her a strategic edge."