Planning

Womble Bond Dickinson UK has an exceptional planning practice that regularly acts for many local authorities and other public sector bodies on major development and infrastructure projects. It works on prominent transport projects including major highways and rail network matters. The team is also experienced in acting for private sector clients, such as house builders and other developers, on residential, retail and leisure schemes. It is further noted for extensive work in the offshore wind industry. The firm demonstrates impressive expertise in compulsory purchase, as well as judicial reviews and other contentious matters.

"Womble Bond Dickinson provide comprehensive responses that give us reassurance and confidence in the advice."

"They have an extremely strong grasp of complex matters and provide useful early foresight of potential risks and issues on projects."

Womble Bond Dickinson advised National Highways on an application for a development consent order for the £900 million A12 Chelmsford to A120 widening scheme.

Jonathan Bower is commended for his strength in relation to the planning aspects of major regeneration schemes and nationally significant infrastructure projects, including compulsory purchase orders, primarily for local authorities. "Jonathan is always responsive and he's a strong leader. We have confidence in the advice he provides."

Victoria Redman receives praise for her substantial expertise in handling contentious and non-contentious planning matters, including planning agreements, judicial reviews and development consent orders. She represents developers, local authorities and energy companies in relation to development and expansion schemes. "Victoria's advice is thorough, robust and gives us confidence and reassurance." "Vicki's work effort is tremendous with a great attention to detail." "Victoria Redman is an absolutely superb lawyer. She really knows her stuff and she's really good strategically."

Kevin Gibbs regularly acts for local authorities as well as clients in the residential, transport and energy sectors. He provides counsel on a range of issues such as compulsory purchase, development consent orders and Section 106 agreements. "Kevin is an asset to the project."

Richard Guyatt focuses his practice on issues relating to compulsory purchase and development consent orders. He advises particularly in relation to rail infrastructure and land compensation. "Richard is incredibly dedicated to delivering the project."

James Clark is a managing associate who regularly advises clients on matters relating to residential developments. "James is technically astute."