Michael Humphries KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 1 : Planning
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About
Provided by Michael Humphries KC
Practice Areas
Michael Humphries specialises in all aspects of property development law, but is particularly well known for his infrastructure planning and compulsory purchase work, where he has acted in relation to some of the largest and most important projects in recent years. Michael is currently acting for the promoters of a number of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and his experience encompasses the energy, transport, water, wastewater, ports and airports sectors. Michael is the Treasurer of the National Infrastructure Planning Association and the General Editor of Bloomsbury’s National Infrastructure Planning Handbook. Michael is also a leading practitioner in compulsory purchase and compensation law and was a founder of the Compulsory Purchase Association, for which he has been recognised as an honorary (i.e. senior) member.
Career
Called 1982 (Inner Temple); KC 2003.
Professional Memberships
National Infrastructure Planning Association - treasurer; Joint Planning Law Conference – honorary committee member; Planning and Environment Bar Association – founding member; Compulsory Purchase Association – honorary member.
Publications
General Editor – Bloomsbury’s National Infrastructure Handbook. Former Senior Editor – Bloomsbury’s ‘Compulsory Purchase and Compensation Service’.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Michael Humphries KC is widely known as a leading name in infrastructure planning law. He has an excellent reputation for working on projects of all types, especially the often vast NSIPs. He is also heralded for his compulsory purchase work and edits leading publications in both areas. He is a deeply experienced advocate across the entire space, advising and acting for utilities, objectors, landowners, developers and public entities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael is the number one barrister for infrastructure planning. He's a consummate professional."
"Michael is a leader in his field. He advises strategically and effectively in relation to major infrastructure developments."
"Michael is one of the go-to leaders in this field. He brings huge experience to every project."
"Michael is the number one barrister for infrastructure planning. He's a consummate professional."
"Michael is a leader in his field. He advises strategically and effectively in relation to major infrastructure developments."
"Michael is one of the go-to leaders in this field. He brings huge experience to every project."
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