England - East Midlands • Real estate
Freeths LLP
The planning team at Freeths LLP is best known for its work concerning the residential care sector, large scale mixed-use development and urban developments on behalf of a number of blue-chip clients. Other areas of expertise include roadside services developments, industrial development and local planning authority advice. National panning and environment head Paul Brailsford specialises in large scale complex mixed use proposals and contentious residential developments. Mark Bassett is experienced in planning consultancy for large scale urban extensions. Emma Tattersdill left the firm in 2022 to join Bexley Beaumont.
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Testimonials
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‘The Planning team lead by Paul Brailsford are extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with and have a very successful track record. I have worked with them on a number of complex projects and highly recommend them.’
‘Paul Brailsford is the stand out person. he gets involved every step of the planning journey and is an excellent communicator.’
‘The team have a unique understanding of commerciality and the complexities of the planning system therefore ensuring they get the best result for their clients.’
‘Paul Brailsford - Planning Team Leader is an outstanding performer in the field. He uses his in depth knowledge to guide the project team to produce exactly what is required to bring about a successful result. A thorough professional in his approach and backed up by a specialist team to work on Statutory Agreements as part of the process.’
‘Very knowledgeable, pragmatic and quick turnaround on work.'
- 'They are certainly confident in front of planners which can be a key advantage where you might be up against it.’
Key clients
- Genesis Homes
- Padley Group
- Welcome Break
- ALB Group
- Tarmac
- Hallam Land
- Keepmoat
- Allison Homes
- Larkfleet Group
- Freshwater Group of Companies
- Boutique Care Homes
- Lindum
- Hallmark Care Homes/Savista
- Principle Care Homes
- Country Court Care Homes
- Euro Garages
- Carta Real Estate
- Commercial Development Projects
- GMS Estates
- Leicester City Council
- Derby City Council
- Waverley District Council
- West Northamptonshire Council
- EM Lawshare Consortium of Local Authorities
- Rula Developments
- Saint Gobain
- CL:AIRE (Contaminated Land: Applications in Real Environments)
- Travis Perkins Group of Companies
- The Tarmac group of companies
- Yorkshire Water
- Novartis
- Newton Nottingham Limited
- Johnson Aggregates
- Newcastle Borough Council
Work highlights
- Advising ALB Group/High Road Developments on the redevelopment of the former Central College site, Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Brailsford, Mark Basset