England - London • Real estate
Winckworth Sherwood LLP
The planning group at Winckworth Sherwood LLP has an in-depth understanding of the residential development sector. The group advises on complex, residential led mixed-use projects, which is a particular area of expertise for Lindsay Garratt. The group focuses on residential development in London, with key clients including Barratt London and other significant social housing providers. Practice head Colette McCormack supports key clients such as the London Borough of Wandsworth and is leading on significant estate regeneration schemes in London, with support from senior associate Matt Steinbrecher. The team also noted an increase in instructions regarding CIL matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Approachable, responsive, excellent interpersonal skills, great to worth with.'
‘The Winckworth Sherwood planning team, led by partner Colette McCormack, are clear leaders in the field of planning law. As planning law/policy becomes ever more complex, they are always ahead of the curve.'
'It is not just the team's expert planning knowledge, but their understanding of the development industry and the political context of planning law at local and community level, as well as the need to deliver, that sets them apart.'
'Colette and her team deal with highly complex planning issues and you can always rely on them to lead the project forward.'
'They always work with local councils to find the right solution in very complex legal planning areas, such as the CIL Regs, the regeneration and delivery issues in VNEB, and the complex legal issues around estate regeneration.’
‘The team is led by planning partner Colette McCormack and she is assisted by senior associate Matt Steinbrecher. They are proactive and very solutions driven. They are team players and work closely with the officers advising on highly complex planning and development issues.'
'Colette McCormack and her team have the commerciality required in the development process to enable them to think outside of the box to find the right solution. We can always rely on Colette to lead projects and provide clear advise to allow the planning process and delivery to continue.'
'Colette McCormack and Matt Steinbrecher are always committed to delivering the right solution to their projects.'
Key clients
- Barratt London
- St George
- Keystone & Partners
- Weston Homes
- The London Borough of Wandsworth
- Notting Hill Genesis
- A2Dominion Homes Limited
- Barking Riverside
- Bellway Homes Limited
- Reside Developments Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Barratt London on planning, section 106, and CIL matters for the final phase of the redevelopment of Springfield Hospital, Wandsworth for up to 449 new homes.
- Advising Keystone & Partners on a proposed joint venture redevelopment of Thameside West alongside GLA Land and Property Limited, including 5,000 new homes, flexible employment, and industrial uses.
- Advising Weston Homes PLC on planning, section 106, CIL, and judicial review on the extensive redevelopment of a 10-acre Tesco site adjacent to Goodmayes Railway Station for 1,280 homes, commercial and community use provision, and a 3FE primary school.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Colette McCormack