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Juan Lopez

Juan Lopez

Position

Barrister acting in all areas of major infrastructure (specialising in all aspects of energy and transportation infrastructure, DCOs and TWAOs), planning (including the promotion of large housing-led and mixed use regeneration schemes), energy and environmental law, real and commercial property, construction and commercial disputes (UK and international), compulsory purchase, land valuation/compensation, and highways (including rights of way). Cases include Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea [2021] Borough-wide digital fixed line infrastructure wayleave agreement; Thornhill Estates Ltd v SSCLG [2019] Development benefits and mitigations in planning.

Career

Called to the Bar of England and Wales [2002], Sir Thomas More Scholarship (Lincoln’s Inn) [2002].

Memberships

National Infrastructure Planning Association, Planning and Environment Bar Association, Compulsory Purchase Association, United Kingdom Environmental Law Association.

Education

ICSL, London (BVC: Very Competent) [2003].

Leisure

Since 2019 Juan has been undertaking a series of school visits, promoting access to the Bar, especially for the under-represented.

Mentions

London Bar

Agriculture

Leading junior4
Juan Lopez – 39 Essex Chambers 'Incisive thinker, clear communicator and excellent manner in drawing evidence from experts.'
London Bar

Energy

Leading junior4
Juan Lopez – 39 Essex Chambers ‘A meticulous junior who provides considered advice.’
London Bar

Planning

Leading junior2
Juan Lopez  –39 Essex Chambers ‘Juan is pragmatic and commercially minded in his approach. He offers clear and concise advice to clients.’