The planning team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s London office focuses on strategic residential development, urban regeneration, and significant infrastructure projects. The team is experienced in energy infrastructure, and practice head Stuart Andrews specialises in the promotion of international energy projects. The group advises on technical planning matters, including water neutrality, legacy planning, and equalisation. The team handles a range of contentious matters, including judicial reviews and statutory challenges, and is bolstered by Daniel Freiman’s ‘fantastic practical and legal planning knowledge' from across the transport, water, energy, and waste sectors. Freiman also has particular expertise in the consenting of major infrastructure projects. Matthew Nixon left the firm in March 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A knowledgeable team that is building depth.’
  • ‘Daniel Freiman has fantastic practical and legal planning knowledge. He knows the pressures on clients and how to get things moving.'

  • ‘Superb attention to detail and high-quality legal drafting and analysis.’

Key clients

  • Marlow Film Studio
  • Berkeley Homes (North London) Limited
  • Henley Camland
  • St Congar

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stuart Andrews

Other key lawyers

Daniel Frieman, Hannah Abu-Harb