Chambers Review
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Planning - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
John Pugh-Smith focuses his practice on town and country planning law and environmental law and is also an accomplished mediator. He most frequently represents local or central government authorities and interested parties such as objectors or claimants in a variety of planning cases. He has experience representing clients in various public inquiries and complex Section 106 matters.
Strengths
John is highly personable and gives high-quality, pragmatic advice.
John is very experienced. He's seen it all before and is a very safe pair of hands.
John is very considered and sensible. He is also a mediator, so he is very commercial and is a good dispute resolver.