With a team spanning the London, Bristol and Edinburgh, Burges Salmon LLP offers notable experience across nationally significant infrastructure projects, compulsory purchase orders and complex infrastructure agreements. At the helm of the practice is Gary Solomon, who is well-versed in compensation aspects of regeneration projects, large-scale developments and highway proposals. Key names in the planning team include Julian Boswell and Elizabeth Dunn, who are based between Bristol and London and specialise in nationally important energy and transport projects. Notable associates in the London core team include Liz Paraskeva, who joined the team in early 2024. Jen Ashwell is active in regeneration work, Laura Fuller focuses on wind energy developments, and Cathryn Tracey handles renewable energy matters. Sarah Sutherland, Daniel Whittle, and Matthew Tucker also form part of the core team.
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‘The firm provides a complete service and expert advice in the specific area of planning that I am involved in.’
‘Very good experience and knowledge on DCO and CPO process. ’
Key clients
- BP Alternative Energies and Energy Baden Wurttemburg (EnBW)
- Isle of Anglesey County Council
Work highlights
Advised Eni and Progressive Energy on the HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline and carbon capture project – the first Anglo-Welsh cross-border NSIP/DCO for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
Practice head
Gary Soloman
Other key lawyers
Alex Minhinick; Julian Boswall; Elizabeth Dunn; Jen Ashwell; Laura Fuller; Cathryn Tracey; Sarah Sutherland; Daniel Whittle; Matthew Tucker