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Provided by Karen Hamilton
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Karen is a recognised expert in compulsory purchase and compensation. She has significant experience of consenting and land assembly implications for major infrastructure projects in the transport and energy sectors, frequently leading or collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams. She has also advised on a number of high-profile city centre projects, including purpose built student accommodation (PBSA); build to rent (BTR) and hotel developments, and has significant experience in the aquaculture sector.
Karen advises clients on consenting risk and strategy; procedure; EIA; planning obligations; appeals and inquiries. Having worked in local government for five years at the start of her career, Karen has a good understanding of the public sector landscape and advises a number of planning authorities and other regulators, as well as developers, funders and major landowners.
Chambers Review
UK
Karen Hamilton is highly regarded for her extensive experience in this sector. She advises on project and planning issues, including consent and objections to applications, inquiry processes and compensation matters.
Karen Hamilton has a broad planning practice encompassing matters such as judicial review, public inquiries and compulsory purchase orders. She acts for clients across a breadth of sectors such as energy, residential development and aquaculture.
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Provided by Chambers
"Karen is a consummate professional with wide experience and knowledge."
"Karen is an exceptional lawyer. She offers a high level of expertise and we have great trust in her. She is able to break down complex legal problems and offer pragmatic advice."
"Karen has an excellent manner. She is a good communicator, offers great clarity in her advice and has a strong ability to grasp complex situations quickly. She's always available."
"Karen is a consummate professional with wide experience and knowledge."
"Karen is an exceptional lawyer. She offers a high level of expertise and we have great trust in her. She is able to break down complex legal problems and offer pragmatic advice."
"Karen has an excellent manner. She is a good communicator, offers great clarity in her advice and has a strong ability to grasp complex situations quickly. She's always available."
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