Position

Luke has an established practice, specialising in planning, rating and valuation, highways and property law.

As a planner, Luke appears regularly both in public inquiries and in legal challenges in the Courts (including appearing unled against silks). He acts for developers, LPAs and the Secretary of State. He has particular experience in housing, heritage, highways and valuation/viability matters in the planning field.

Luke is recognised as one of the leading rating practitioners in the country. He has appeared four times in the Supreme Court, advises and acts for clients from multinational corporations to central government departments, and regularly lectures at national rating events. He also practices in related taxation fields where property valuation issues arise.

Luke maintains a busy property practice, with a particular expertise in property valuation matters (primarily rent review) and cases concerning rights of way (both public and private).

Education

Qualifications Oxford University: MA Music (2005) BPP Law School: GDL (Distinction, 2011) BPP Law School: BPTC (Outstanding, 2013) Scholarships Queen Mother Scholarship (Middle Temple, 2012)

Mentions

London Bar

Local government (including rating law)

LEADING JUNIORS4

Luke Wilcox  - Landmark Chambers 'Luke is extremely competent and knowledgeable on all matters relating to business rates. He is straightforward and provides clear, cogent advice on the most technical points in conference and on paper.'

London Bar

Property litigation

LEADING JUNIORS5

Luke Wilcox –Landmark Chambers 'Luke is extremely competent and knowledgeable on all matters relating to business rates.'