Chambers Review
Winckworth Sherwood has a respected planning practice that regularly advises house builders and local authorities. The lawyers provide experience in a wide range of planning issues, including those relating to urban extensions and residential developments. The team also has a wealth of experience in the planning aspects of mixed-use developments, as well as compulsory purchase and matters involving assets of community value.
Work Highlights
- Winckworth Sherwood continues to advise Peel Holdings on its £5.5 billion development at Liverpool Waters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Winckworth Sherwood are absolutely on the ball when it comes to timeliness and are very comprehensive."
"Winckworth Sherwood react quickly when dealing with urgent matters to tight timeframes in a helpful way."
"The firm provides excellent service and timely advice."
"Winckworth Sherwood are absolutely on the ball when it comes to timeliness and are very comprehensive."
"Winckworth Sherwood react quickly when dealing with urgent matters to tight timeframes in a helpful way."
"The firm provides excellent service and timely advice."
Notable Practitioners
Colette McCormack frequently advises on mixed-use and residential developments, with notable strength in regeneration projects. She covers the full range of planning matters, including Community Infrastructure Levy issues and Section 106 agreements.
"Colette is very focused and is able to communicate appropriately with different audiences."
"Colette provides advice on complex matters through outlining risks and providing advice in an easy-to-understand way."
"Colette is pragmatic, commercial, understands all parties' perspectives and will work to drive a solution forward."
"Colette is a leading voice in planning matters and is highly respected by planning professionals and those she engages with."
Matthew Steinbrecher works on a range of planning matters, including regeneration projects and Section 106 agreements. Steinbrecher has experience acting for a range of clients in both the public and private sectors.
"Matthew is a good communicator and deals with issues promptly."
"Matthew is very responsive and deals with complex matters quickly and effectively."
"Matthew has a strong understanding of planning law while taking into account the client's interests and needs."