Ranking tables

Planning | UK

North East

This section covers the area of law relating to the processes of planning applications for the development, construction or change of use of a building or buildings; compulsory purchase orders (CPO); and s106 agreements.   The work in this section can be contentious – for example, judicial reviews, inquiries and appeals; and non-contentious – for example, planning and CPO strategies relating to development projects and urban regeneration schemes. 

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Stephen Dagg Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Frank OrrWard Hadaway LLP
  3. Kamran HyderWard Hadaway LLP
  4. Robin AtkinWard Hadaway LLP

Associates to watch

  1. Rachel Sykes Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Carolyn AkermanWard Hadaway LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
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    Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
    Planning
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Womble Bond Dickinson UK advises on a full range of planning and highways matters, including compulsory purchase order work. The team also regularly deals with transport-related matters, and acts for a national client base including developers, local authorities, landowners, house builders and energy companies. The lawyers also have experience representing clients in planning litigation and planning inquiries, and advise on major regeneration, infrastructure and redevelopment schemes.
  2. Ward Hadaway LLP
    Planning
    2025 | Band 1