Jacqueline A Backhaus
UK Guide 2025
Band 6 : Planning
Band 6
About
Provided by Jacqueline A Backhaus
Practice Areas
Jacqueline specialises in planning, highways and compulsory purchase law and advises both the public and private
sectors on all related matters. She advises on strategic planning policy, planning applications and is experienced in the negotiation of complex section 106 agreements for major development and regeneration schemes.
Jacqueline has particular specialism in dealing with planning and enforcement appeals, having acted regularly as a solicitor advocate. She also is an experienced litigator, dealing regularly with High Court challenges and applications for Judicial Review.
Chambers Review
UK
Jacqueline Backhaus is head of the planning team at Trowers & Hamlins and has particular expertise in matters relating to compulsory purchase and highways. She frequently advises clients on regeneration projects, often acting for local authorities, housing associations and businesses.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jacqueline is very helpful on all points and is very aware of the commercial issues."
"Jacqueline is very helpful on all points and is very aware of the commercial issues."