Highlighted for its strength in nationally significant infrastructure projects, Burges Salmon LLP is geared to handle compulsory purchase orders, for which Alex Minhinick is a key contact. Gary Soloman leads the practice and is well-versed in highway proposals, while Julian Boswall and Elizabeth Dunn are experienced in energy matters. Jen Ashwell is skilled at regeneration schemes, Laura Fuller focuses on wind projects, and Cathryn Tracey is knowledgeable in renewable energy mandates. Sarah Sutherland, Daniel Whittle, and Matthew Tucker are other key team members.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Burges Salmon have extensive knowledge of the DNS (Welsh) planning application system, particularly, wind developments.’
- ‘They are a very compact, efficient, and experienced team. They have the ability to explain legal matters to non-legal client staff, and they have a very good understanding of the commercial and technical implications and interfaces.’
- 'They are highly experienced, deeply involved in major relevant associations, and have a well developed network.'
- ‘Elizabeth Dunn has aided our project and has been an absolute pleasure to deal with. At no point during the application have we waited for legal review and advice. I would highly recommend Liz to any developer who is submitting a DNS planning application in Wales.’
- ‘I have worked with Gary Soloman on numerous cases over the years, he is a national heavy hitter in planning, regeneration, and compulsory purchase cases.’
- ‘Gary Soloman is shrewd and impressive, he runs a great team. Daniel Whittle is dynamic and creative, Jen Ashwell is hard working and experienced, and Cathryn Tracey has a real eye for detail.'
- ‘Gary Soloman is a dream to work with, he has brilliant client care skills, deep legal knowledge and is a careful tactician. He is sensible, sound in judgment, and reliable.’
- ‘Cathryn Tracey is great.'
Key clients
- National Highways
- Isle of Anglesey County Council
- YTL Property Holdings
- Bute Energy
- Equinor
- TfL/GLA
- North Somerset Council
- Torbay Council
- South Hams District Council
- JBM Solar
- Department for Transport
- RWE Renewables
- Environment Agency
- Gloucestershire County Council
- Cardiff Parkway Developments
- Blackbushe Airport Limited
Work highlights
- Advising the GLA as a landowner on the phased development of the Gallions Quarter site located between the Royal Docks and River Thames near Beckton.
- Advising National Highways on a large number of completed and ongoing matters under its programme to improve motorways and trunk roads across the country.
- Advising the Environment Agency on the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme CPO.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gary Soloman