The ‘superbly experienced’ Browne Jacobson LLP works for a wide range of public sector clients, including governmental bodies, local authorities and NHS trusts. The team is skilled at handling all forms of planning and environment matters such as consent orders, energy projects and environmental law. Laura Hughes has a particular specialism in nature conservation matters, while Richard Barlow handles a variety of high profile planning cases. Ben Standing specialises in the negotiation of complex section 106 agreements and applications for major development projects. Andrew Hopkin leads the firm’s criminal compliance and regulatory team, prosecuting a number of prominent environmental cases.

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‘Richard Barlow, who leads the team and is immensely capable and as importantly a very skilful manager of clients expectations.’
‘Clarity of thought, integrity, professionalism.’
‘Richard Barlow is outstanding - Deep environmental knowledge, energy & enthusiasm, wisdom & integrity.’
‘Regional firm that punches above its weight in this category.’
‘Richard Barlow is vastly experienced and very knowledgeable in this field.’