A key contact for housing associations, landowners, and private developers, Devonshires Solicitors LLP is well-versed in regeneration projects. Hannah Langford leads the practice and is vastly experienced in compulsory purchases and s106 agreements, while William O’ Brien’s practice includes building defect claims. Other key members of the team include Camilla Weston, who handles various infrastructure agreements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have expertise in S106 agreements, along with wider planning issues.'
- 'Excellent collaboration and communication.’
‘Hannah Langford was highly efficient and collaborative, responsive to our various communications; and her particular expertise in planning and nutrient neutrality was invaluable.’
Key clients
- A2 Dominion
- Peabody Housing Trust
- Home Group
- Metropolitan Housing
- Southern Housing
- Paragon Asra Housing Trust
- Sage Housing
Work highlights
- Advised Home Group on its mitigation strategy which offsets nitrates from a housing development.
- Handled planning due diligence for a multi-million property transaction between Sage Housing and Vistry Homes.
- Acted for Peabody Housing Trust on a major regeneration project at Blackbird Leys in Oxford.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hannah Langford