Sharpe Pritchard LLP utilises its specialist regeneration practice to advise councils and other public bodies on the development aspects of their various schemes, with key strength in development agreement advice. Jo Pickering spearheads the team, with experience in housing-led and mixed-use schemes. Gemma Duncan is well-versed in regeneration scheme support, whilst Lillee Reid-Hunt consolidates the firm’s infrastructure expertise. James Nelson is experienced in residential and office projects. Niki Constantinou is another key name working on regeneration matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent commercial/industry knowledge with a willingness for pragmatism where required; proactive in terms of identifying and quantifying potential risks - this has enabled a proportional approach to be taken and decisions to be made swiftly on an informed basis.'

  • 'The team is well led and shows evidence and willingness to develop skills of their own colleagues, as well as those of their clients.’

  • ‘Very diligent with attention to detail like no other.'

  • ‘Sharpe Pritchard form a close working relationship with their client, understanding their client thoroughly and quickly becoming a trusted team player, adviser and friend.’

  • ‘The individuals are extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.'

Key clients

  • Brighton & Hove City Council
  • London Borough of Camden
  • London Borough of Southwark
  • BCP Council
  • Bracknell Forest Borough Council
  • Gloucestershire County Council
  • Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited
  • Milton Keynes City Council
  • London Borough of Enfield
  • Worcester City Council
  • Royal Borough of Greenwich
  • Pubs Code Adjudicator
  • Freedom Leisure
  • Buckinghamshire Council
  • Stevenage Borough Council
  • London Borough of Waltham Forest
  • London Borough of Newham
  • Hertfordshire County Council
  • Sandwell MBC

Work highlights

  • Acting for Milton Keynes City Council in its procurement of a development partner to secure the mixed use development of the Tickford Fields Farm site in Newport Pagnell extending to 112 acres.
  • Advising Metropolitan Housing Trust in connection with its commercial estates portfolio including the acquisition of its head office premises at The Johnson Building in London.
  • Advising London Borough of Southwark on its flagship regeneration scheme of the Tustin Estate.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jo Pickering

Other key lawyers

Gemma Duncan, Lillee Reid-Hunt, James Nelson, Niki Constantinou