Proficient across all areas of parliamentary work, and with ‘unparalleled experience of private and hybrid bill practice and procedure’, BDB Pitmans is a prime choice for clients seeking the promotion of major infrastructure schemes, private bills, and secondary legislation, or objections thereto. Government agents, parliamentary bodies, and devolved administrations requiring support with legislative change also frequently turn to the practice. The team enjoys an extensive track record in promoting Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAOs), with a strong footing in rail, highway, and airport expansions. Housing a significant number of Roll A Parliamentary Agents, the practice is led by Nick Evans, who is valued for his ’clear, frank, and practical advice’ to various HS2 petitioners, as is the ‘resolutely charming and knowledgeable’ David Mundy, while Mustafa Latif-Aramesh is commissioned by Government and private bill promoters alike for infrastructure and nuclear projects. Other key contacts include Sarah Clark, who advises on flood defence and electricity transmission, Tom Henderson, who leads on highway and airport expansions, and Angus Walker, an authority on the consenting regime for nationally significant infrastructure projects.
Testimonials
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‘I have worked with David Mundy on several cases for fascinating, usually institutional, clients raising knotty issues of public law. David is resolutely charming and knowledgeable and a complete pleasure to work with.’
‘The team has unparalleled experience of private and hybrid bill practice and procedure.’
‘Nick Evans has a detailed knowledge of parliamentary procedure and gives clear, frank, and practical advice.’
Key clients
- Royal Albert Hall
- Bishop’s Stortford Town Council & East Hertfordshire District Council
- London Luton Airport
- Westminster City Council
- Northern Ireland Assembly Commission
- National Audit Office and Comptroller & Auditor General
- HS2 petitioners
- RiverOak Strategic Partners (Manston Airport)
- Road User Charging authorities
- Flood defence barriers for East Suffolk Council & Environment Agency
- National Highways
Work highlights
- Advised National Highways on all aspects of the promotion of the Lower Thames Crossing, its largest project since the construction of the M25.
- Advised all of the Greater Manchester authorities and local MPs on the proposed HS2 Phase 2b, including representing them in Parliament.
- Represented London Luton Airport in promoting a DCO for the expansion of the country’s 6th biggest airport.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Evans