The planning group at A&O Shearman, led by Christopher Woolf, has demonstrable knowledge of European planning matters, which sees the practice assisting on Europe-wide transactions and advising foreign investors, financial institutions, and private equity firms. The firm provides traditional planning advice, as well as support with growing areas, including data centre development. Robert Share, promoted to counsel in May 2023, is an experienced planning lawyer with three main areas of focus: real estate investment and development; real estate finance; and energy and infrastructure.
Testimonials
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‘A commercial and considered approach to planning challenges.’
‘Robert Share has a good command of planning issues and great attention to detail.’
- 'Robert Share brings long experience of planning and property matters. He is very sound and clear as a solicitor, qualities which he brings to his advisory work with clients. He is very good at communicating client's needs and discussing them in the legal context.'
- 'Robert Share is a good person to work with and very thoughtful, both legally and in terms of his soft skills.'
- 'They offer an excellent and comprehensive service in respect of planning matters.'
- 'We have worked with Robert Share and have found him to give excellent advice and to be a good team player within a multi-disciplinary team.'
Key clients
- Uniper
- Westbrook
- Blackstone
- C C Land
- China Vanke
- Kennedy Wilson
- Mapletree
- Orion Capital Managers
- Oxford Properties
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christopher Woolf