39 Essex Chambers

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.

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

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

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

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