Gowling WLG‘s broad caseload encompasses compulsory purchases, mixed-use developments, and regenerations, while on the contentious side, the practice is experienced in High Court planning litigation and judicial reviews. Vicky Fowler leads the practice and often advises on development consent orders, while Ben Stansfield is well-informed in regulatory matters surrounding infrastructure projects. Tim Sharp’s caseload encompasses highway and public law and Laura Nation is highly proficient in environmental impact assessments.
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Key clients
- Greater London Authority and family (Transport for London, Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation)
- Westminster City Council
- Land Securities
- London Borough of Barnet
- Infinis Energy Services
- The Crown Estate
- St. Modwen
- Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
- Fornax Environmental
- SEGRO
- Galliard Homes Limited
- Lidl
- National Highways
- Valero Energy
- Bloor Homes
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham/Be First
Work highlights
- Advising Westminster City Council on the Church Street Estate Regeneration Scheme which will provide 1,750 homes, a community hub, a health and well-being hub, new retail, and an improved street market.
- Advising the London Borough of Barnet on the multi-billion pound Brent Cross Cricklewood scheme, which will create a new town centre, incorporating 7,500 homes and 27,000 jobs.
- Advising the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, giving specialist legal advice on its planning function.
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Vicky Fowler