England - London • Real estate
Sharpe Pritchard LLP
Bolstered by the establishment of a specialist regeneration unit, Sharpe Pritchard LLP is a key port of call for public sector clients. Jo Pickering leads the ‘experienced team’ and is well-informed on infrastructure projects in the renewable energy, transport, and waste sectors. Aidan Dickinson oversees the compulsory purchase department and is adept in acquisitions and disposals, as well as development and pre-emption agreements. Gemma Duncan advises local authorities on school land matters, while Rachel Hey provides the group with expertise in highway and planning law mandates. Lillee Reid-Hunt assists clients in the housing, leisure, and telecommunications sectors on commercial property transactions and James Nelson is knowledgeable of asset management.
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Testimonials
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‘A very experienced team with particular knowledge of the restraints under which local authorities have to operate.’
‘Jo Pickering and her team, including Susie Sharpe and James Nelson, offer a very personal service.'
'Staff are approachable, knowledgeable and responsive. They give clear advice and work collaboratively with us to find the best outcome.'
‘Lillee Reid-Hunt was very friendly and easy to work with. She was responsive to communication and gave pragmatic and commercial advice.’
'Knowledgeable team with expertise in procurement of delivery partnerships.'
Key clients
- Hertfordshire County Council
- London Borough of Southwark
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Bracknell Forest Borough Council
- Gloucestershire County Council
- Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited
- Milton Keynes
- London Borough of Enfield
- Worcester City Council
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Southend on Sea City Council
- Stoke City Council
- Buckinghamshire Council
Work highlights
- Acted for Hertfordshire County Council in its procurement of a master developer partner for its North Baldock Urban Expansion Project.
- Advised Wandsworth Borough Council in connection with their competitive dialogue procurement of a development partner to deliver a two-phase regeneration scheme.
- Acted for Southend on Sea City Council in connection with the Better Queensway Regeneration Project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jo Pickering