Sharpe Pritchard LLP
Client SatisfactionWith ‘a strong number of stars’, Sharpe Pritchard LLP is a key firm for major developers, property owners, and public authorities. Bernadette Hillman has ’great expertise in advising on planning issues in a local government context’, and Alastair Lewis is noted for his strength in infrastructure matters, while Andrew Swaffer is highly proficient in compulsory purchases and planning appeals. Emily Knowles often handles s106 agreements, and Rachel Lee is experienced in highway planning matters. Other key members of the team include Rebecca Stewart, who is often engaged in judicial review proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are simply excellent, they are a strong team with a number of stars.'
- 'This firm has unparalleled expertise in local government law, as well as town and country planning. Their injunction work is unequalled in these sectors.’
- ‘They are organised, efficient, and highly committed to helping us, they are very user-friendly.'
- ‘They are excellent, flexible, responsive, and accurate in their advice and assistance.’
- ‘Bernadette Hillman has great expertise in advising on planning issues in a local government context. She is extremely responsive and provides clear advice on complex and contentious planning concerns.’
- ‘Bernadette Hillman has deep knowledge and experience in the sector, and is practical and approachable. Andrew Swaffer has deep knowledge and experience.'
- ‘Bernadette Hillman at Sharpe Prichard provided pragmatic and responsive advice on a contentious planning matter. She understood the issues faced by local government assisting with finding a flexible and balanced solution to enable swift progress on a particular development.’
- ‘Andrew Swaffer has always been reliable and informed. He is someone I have and will recommend to clients who need a solicitor with expertise in planning, environment, and compulsory purchase matters.'
Key clients
- London Borough Newham
- Guildford Borough Council
- Vistry Group
- Suffolk County Council
- London Borough of Merton
- Stanton Cross
- Portsmouth Water
- Waverley Borough Council
- London Borough of Enfield
- Brentwood Borough Council
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Baz UK Limited
- Horsham District Council
- London Borough of Lambeth
- The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or National Beauty
- Nottinghamshire County Council
Work highlights
- Advising Populo Living and the London Borough of Newham as a developer on the redevelopment of The Carpenters Estate, London’s largest estate regeneration and restoration scheme worth over £1bn.
- Advised Guildford Borough Council (LPA) on a complex s106 agreement for a significant scheme regarding a new settlement in Surrey.
- Advising the London Borough of Merton as one of the local planning authorities in relation to the redevelopment of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, aka Wimbledon Tennis Club.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bernadette Hillman, Alastair Lewis