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Barristers

Howard Leithead

Howard Leithead

Work Department

Planning and Environment

Position

Barrister

 

Career

Howard is a specialist planning and environmental barrister. He is experienced in dealing with appeals to the Secretary of State (drafting written representations and appearing in hearings and inquiries) and in representing clients in cases in courts and tribunals from the magistrates’ court to the Court of Appeal.

He acts for and advises clients of all types, including developers, local authorities, the Government, campaign groups, local residents, and private individuals.

Howard accepts instructions both from professional clients and on a public access basis across England and Wales. He is appointed to the Attorney General’s C Panel of Counsel in London.

Memberships

Planning and Environment Bar Association (PEBA) United Kingdom Environmental Law Association (UKELA) Inner Temple

Education

GDL and BPTC, City University, London MPhil, Trinity College, Cambridge (Distinction) BA (Hons), Trinity College, Cambridge (First Class

Mentions

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Planning

Leading junior2
Howard Leithead – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Howard gets to the nub of issues in a clear and concise manner. His explanation to and communication with the client is excellent. He listens whilst offering appropriate challenge to ensure the client is well and robustly represented. His advocacy is calm, authoritative, and persuasive.'
London Bar

Planning

Leading junior4
Howard Leithead – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'Howard is a good listener and understands complex situations. He will ensure we are advised of all potential options and implications of taking those options. His advice is cautious and fully considered.'