Practice head Vicky Fowler, an expert in CPO matters, sits at the helm of Gowling WLG's planning team and advises both public and private clients on the making and implementation of CPOs, particularly for regeneration schemes. The department handles a range of contentious work, including planning appeals, High Court planning litigation, and judicial review work; several members of the team are sought after due to their advocacy in the Planning Court. Ben Stansfield has continued to develop his reputation as an environmental lawyer, spearheading projects involving sustainable infrastructure, biodiversity net gain, and mineral neutrality.

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‘Ben Stansfield has a very commercial, wide experience that he can apply to different situations, and a genuine passion for sustainability.’

Key clients

Greater London Authority
Transport for London
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
Westminster City Council
Land Securities
London Borough of Barnet
Legal & General (Strategic Land) and Modular Homes
The Crown Estate
St Modwen
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
Suffolk Constabulary
SEGRO
Galliard Homes Limited
Lidl
National Highways
Valero Energy
Bloor Homes
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Be First
Blackstone
Cherry Orchard Homes and Villages
Fornax Environmental

Work highlights

Advised Westminster City Council on the redevelopment of the Ebury Bridge Estate regeneration.
Advised Land Securities (U+I) on the redevelopment of Morden Wharf for a mixed-use development, including the provision of 1,500 residential apartments.
Advised Ryan Property Group on its successful planning appeal for a continuing care retirement community at Rochford in Essex.