Praised by clients for its ‘excellent and top-quality service’, Freeths LLP is particularly skilled in compulsory purchases, infrastructure projects, and residential-led projects. With a ’keen awareness of the client’s commercial needs’, Robert Bruce has over two decades of experience in the planning sector. Jennifer Roe is well-versed in s106 agreements, Edward Peel is experienced in planning appeals, and David Bowes handles highway matters. Mark Harris is another key team member.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Freeths provide an excellent and top-quality service to me and our mutual clients, benefitting from national coverage and a considerable depth of experience.’
- ‘The planning team always provides sensible and sound advice that enables schemes to move forward. The team have a can-do attitude and solution orientated approach which makes them positive to work with.’
- ‘Freeths has a very niche planning practice, with energy and enthusiasm.'
- ‘Robert Bruce has a keen awareness of the client's commercial needs and aspirations, and gives practical and clear advice which is tailored to meeting those needs and aspirations.'
- ‘Rob Bruce's knowledge and expertise is excellent. This ensures legal development and planning problems are resolved quickly and allows schemes to be taken forward without delay or difficulties. He is always creative at finding solutions. He leads and manages a strong team including Jennifer Roe, David Bowes and Edward Peel.’
- ‘Jennifer Roe and Robert Bruce are particularly commendable and top-performing solicitors who I always have faith in and would look to get involved in all planning projects where appropriate and relevant.’
- 'Jennifer Roe has detailed knowledge of all areas of planning law, including retail planning.’
- ‘Robert Bruce and David Bowes are personable and enthusiastic with a commercial approach.'
Key clients
- BXS Estate Manco Limited
- Merevale Estate
- Leverhulme Estates Limited
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Glenbrook
- Vistry Group Plc
- Daedalus Development Company Limited
- South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership LLP
- Tarmac Trading Limited
- Gill Aggregates
- Vistry (Countryside Properties)
- Travis Perkins Plc
- Bramley Solar Farm Residents Group
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
Work highlights
- Advising Related Argent on the delivery of the £8bn Brent Cross Town regeneration project.
- Advising the Merevale Estate on phasing and S106 planning agreement liabilities for a 1,500 dwellings development.
- Advising the Royal Borough of Greenwich on issuing a planning enforcement notice and defending the related appeal to be heard at a public inquiry requiring the demolition of 2 towers at Mast Quay II, Woolwich.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Bruce, Mark Harris