Claire specialises in planning, highways and compulsory purchase law. She acts for developers on mixed use urban regeneration projects within and outside London and for landowners and developers on strategic land and housing sites. She also advises authorities, developers and occupiers on the promotion of, or objection to, compulsory purchase orders and other public law powers.Claire writes frequently for Estates Gazette, Planning Magazine and Property Week. She is a member of the City of London Law Society Planning and Environment Sub-Committee.Experience: advising the Church Commissioners for England on major residential-led urban extensions in Hereford, Ely and Arun; acting for major developers on mixed use schemes in the City of London, Westminster, Camden, Islington and Lambeth; assisting ITV plc obtain planning permission for a new headquarters and residential development on the South Bank, London; advising Helical plc on the development of their portfolio of high end retirement villages.
England - London • Real estate
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP's planning team covers a full range of planning matters, including contentious matters, and the firm has a successful track record in planning appeals. The group is involved in fast-growing areas within the sector, including hydrogen projects, as well as experience in more niche areas of planning, such as projects in the minerals and engineering sectors. Claire Fallows heads the team, with experience in significant London regeneration schemes and strategic land projects for landowners and developers.
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Testimonials
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‘The team at CRS works like clockwork. Everyone is on the same page and their commitment is always 100%.'
- 'Their understanding of the matter is clear. Compared to other firms, CRS stand out beyond others.’
‘My main contact is one of the best, if not the best. Claire Fallows' service level is outstanding.'
- 'The distinguishing characteristic of the team is their understanding of the client and the knowledge of the subject. Town planning is always moving, and Claire Fallow is always sharp on these matters.’
‘Very strong planning and compulsory purchase practice, led by Claire Fallows, with a strong supporting team. Experience and strong judgement in terms of strategy and good outcomes. Pragmatic and practical in its outlook.'
‘Claire Fallows has extremely good judgement and is not afraid to take difficult calls on the basis of her knowledge and experience. She doesn't just execute (although she does that very well); she contributes invaluable opinion and recommendation. She is supported by a very capable team, in particular Sophie Willis.’
‘The planning practice team at CRS is highly professional and works at a very efficient level providing valued professional advice.’
‘The planning practice team works to make its client queries its priority and ensures that we feel we are a much-valued client with every query we send their way. Claire Fallows works very hard to lead her team on a professional level providing an outstanding level of service.’
Key clients
- The Church Commissioners for England
- Greenwich Millennium Village Limited
- Air Products Limited
- Bellway Homes Limited
- Higgins Homes plc
- Countryside Properties
- Biomed Realty
- Eton College
- David Lloyd Leisure Limited
- MCA Developments Limited
Work highlights
- Advised the Church Commissioners for England on a number of major residential-led and mixed-use developments across its strategic land portfolio.
- Acted for Air Products on a major hydrogen project and the associated application for a development consent order.
- Assisting Biomed Realty with a successful appeal for a new life sciences development in Cambridge.
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Claire Fallows