Winckworth Sherwood LLP is particularly well versed in residential-led mixed-use projects, for which Lindsay Garratt is a key contact. Recommended as ‘highly respected in the planning field’, Colette McCormack leads the practice and is vastly experienced in major regeneration schemes. Other key team members include Matt Steinbrecher, who is ’calm and measured.’
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are completely up to speed with current legislation, are very commercial, and have a quick turnaround of agreements.'
- ‘The team has vast experience in dealing with the public sector and knows how to approach a legal case with great empathy for the client's goals. They have a strong focus on overall strategy, combined with punctual execution and availability.’
- ‘They work perfectly in tandem with a strong focus on overall strategy. Deadlines and risk have been skilfully managed, communication is to the point, and response time are fast.'
- ‘The team's strength in depth is superb. Even in instances where the person you are dealing with does not know an answer, there is someone who does. They truly work as a team and they clearly communicate with each other and there is always someone there to help you.'
- ‘Matt Steinbrecher is a recent standout for me, he is always calm and measured, but also has great insight and is ready with a practical solution and take on issues.'
- 'Colette McCormack is highly respected within the planning field and has long held the respect of many for her wide-ranging and impressive workload. She is a great person to lead the planning team. Lindsay Garratt is a delight to work with and is immensely sharp. Again, she is hugely respected and well known in planning.’
- ‘Colette McCormack and Matt Steinbrecher are reliable, responsive, and describe things in a way that makes sense to the client rather than speaking in legalese.’
- ‘Colette McCormack and Matt Steinbrecher are full of creative ideas and consistent. It has been a challenging period and they have remained on top of the matter at all times.'
Key clients
- Barratt London
- St George
- The Trustees of the British Museum
- Weston Homes
- GBZ V.o.F.
- The London Borough of Wandsworth
- Notting Hill Genesis
- A2Dominion Homes Limited
- Fairview Homes
- Hollybrook Homes
- Keepmoat Homes
- Barking Riverside
- Southwark Charities
- Reside Developments Limited
- Danehurst Developments Limited
Work highlights
- Advising St George on a large town centre site in LB Sutton for approximately 1,000 new homes and associated town centre uses.
- Advising the British Museum on its planning strategy and associated planning applications to deliver significant reductions in the Museum’s carbon footprint to achieve net-zero.
- Advising Weston Homes PLC on an extensive redevelopment of the existing 10-acre Tesco site adjacent to Goodmayes Railway Station to provide 1,280 residential units.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Colette McCormack