Alan specialises in (1) planning (2) town and village greens/commons and (3) highways, public rights of way and road traffic regulation. He has extensive experience across these areas and his practice embraces the full range of inquiry and hearing processes, a significant judicial review component and acting as an inspector in town and village greens/commons cases. In addition to advocacy, Alan also has a broad advisory practice in his specialist fields. He acts for both the public and private sector and accepts licensed access work.
Planning and Environmental Bar Association
Education: MA, LLB (Cantab) (both first class); Lecturer in Law at Manchester University (1978-1985); Junior Counsel to the Crown (Provincial Panel) (2000-2013).