With particular strengths in the infrastructure space, BDB Pitmans‘s local government department advises local governments, combined authorities and passenger transport executives on a range of transport infrastructure schemes, as well as on the establishment of clean air and low emission zones. The practice is headed by Nick Evans, who is the key partner for infrastructure and connected environmental and planning issues. David Mundy is experienced in public procurement and state aid, as well as development schemes and local authority powers, while Tom Henderson handles infrastructure planning, in particular parking levies and clean air zones. Mustafa Latif-Aramesh, who was promoted to partner in June 2023 is also noted.

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Key clients

  • Transport for Greater Manchester
  • Manchester City Council and other authorities affected by HS2
  • East Suffolk Council and Coastal Partnership East
  • Bristol City Council and North Somerset Council
  • Transport for London
  • Northumberland County Council
  • Oxfordshire County Council
  • Newcastle City Council
  • Bath and North East Somerset Council
  • London Luton Airport Limited
  • Cambridgeshire County Council
  • South Yorkshire Pensions Authority
  • Westminster City Council
  • East Hertfordshire District Council

Work highlights

  • Advise local authorities across the country on clean air zones and low emission zones schemes, including the country’s largest in London and Greater Manchester.
  • Advised all affected local authorities on the HS2 Phase 2b Bill.
  • Advise DLUHC on the creation, regulation and powers of local authorities.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nick Evans

Other key lawyers

David Mundy, Tom Henderson, Mustafa Latif-Aramesh