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Simon Bird KC KC
Work Department
Planning
Environment
Administrative and Public
Local Government
Position
Simon is Head of Chambers.
Simon specialises in Planning, Environment, Compulsory Purchase and Compensation and Major Infrastructure Projects.
He is a member of the Planning and Environmental Bar Association the National Infrastructure Planning Association and the Parliamentary Bar Mess
Simon’s past and present clients include major national house builders, port operators, international oil companies, airports, National Grid, rail freight operators, waste companies, hotel chains, executive agencies of Government, many local authorities and private clients. He has an extensive advisory, inquiry and advocacy practice.
Career
Ca11ed 1987, Middle Temple; Silk 2009
Memberships
PEBA.
Education
- LLB(Hons)
- Judge of the First Tier Tribunal, General Regulatory Chamber including Environment and Asset of Community Value appeals
- Ipswich School; University of Reading (1986).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Planning
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Simon Bird KC –Francis Taylor Building ‘Simon is quick to understand the case, and robustly challenge his clients’ positions to ensure a strong case is made. He is very quick to respond to issues as they arise, both in the inquiry and beforehand, and is proactive and provides practical help in time-constrained situations.’