Ranking tables
Planning | UK Bar
Northern/North Eastern (Bar)
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Star Individuals
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- David Manley KC Kings Chambers28 Years Ranked
- Giles Cannock KC Kings Chambers20 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Easton KCKings Chambers
- Sarah Reid KCKings Chambers
- Vincent Fraser KCKings Chambers
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1 Kings ChambersPlanning2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedKings Chambers remains the pre-eminent set for planning expertise in the North of England and attracts a wealth of praise from instructing solicitors. Barristers at the set handle complex planning appeals and inquiries and are adept at acting for both appellants and local planning authorities. Members of Kings Chambers handle everything from objections to residential developments to compulsory purchase matters and listed building issues. Notable recent instructions include East Quayside 12 LLP v Newcastle CC & Secretary of State, a judicial review into a grant of planning permission for a 289 flat apartment scheme in Newcastle City centre. A source comments: "You can always rely on Kings Chambers no matter what the issue."