Fladgate LLP is notably adept at compulsory purchase orders, environmental matters, planning permission appeals, and s106 agreements. Praised as ‘an outstandingly good solicitor’, Mark Harnett spearheads the team and is experienced in deeds of release and insurance cover. Miles Crawford is noted for his strength in highway issues and redevelopment schemes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Mark Harnett is an outstandingly good solicitor, with a careful eye for detail, superb judgment on key points in litigation, and a conscientious approach to case management at all stages. He is also a pleasure to work with on a personal level.’

Key clients

  • YOO Capital
  • Houses for Homes consortium
  • Hodson Developments Limited
  • 4C Hotels
  • BYM Capital
  • Noe Group/Capreon
  • London Wall
  • Barratt Developments
  • Ocado Group
  • Kennington Oval

Work highlights

  • Advising YOO Capital on the proposed acquisition of approximately 30 acres of land in Kentish Town, London Borough of Camden for the purpose of a mixed-use development.
  • Advising Houses for Homes consortium on a position statement from Natural England, preventing Sussex developers from residential developments unless they can demonstrate water neutrality.
  • Advised Hodson Developments on a substantial residential development at Chilmington Green, Ashford.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Harnett

Other key lawyers

Miles Crawford