England - North West • Real estate
Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell‘s practice has strong capabilities in planning, namely on the compliance and regulatory aspects of matters involving mixed-use regeneration schemes, housing and strategic developments. In addition, it has notable experience in advising on both contentious and non-contentious environmental matters in such cases as contaminated land, and assisting developers in meeting ESG targets. Claire Petricca-Riding is at the helm of the Manchester team. Specialist partner in this area Pamela Chesterman, described as ’engaging, efficient and extremely knowledgeable’, bolstered the north west team with her October 2022 arrival from Brabners LLP.
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Testimonials
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‘Pamela Chesterman is available, knowledgeable, and her advice is trustworthy.’
‘Victoria Tague is excellent. She has a professional and reassuring manner which, coupled with her excellent knowledge of the planning regime in England, makes her a fantastic professional to work with. Her communication skills are first-rate as she provides clear and unambiguous advice.’
‘Pamela Chesterman has vast experience having previously worked for a local authority; she understands matters from both sides as a result and has significant insight - she is always there to give advice and 360 degree view.’
‘Pamela Chesterman is standout on all fronts, from delivery to client engagement! Having that experience of having worked for a local authority is invaluable.’
‘Pamela Chesterman is engaging, efficient and extremely knowledgeable of the law and the sector. Her enthusiasm and ability to assist with planning committees providing legal advice on a wide-range of planning-related topics makes her a firm favourite with committee members and officers. Pamela has the ability to adapt and communicate complex concepts so that they can be understood.’
‘Nothing is too much trouble for the responsive team.’
‘It is a helpful, friendly, personable and knowledgeable practice.’
Key clients
- Realty Estates Limited (Boddingtons)
- Tobermory S.A.R.L. (GNW)
- Vistry Group
- Henry Davidson Developments Limited
- Artisan Developments Limited
- BXB Cottam Limited
- Whitkirk Waste Solutions Limited
- Whitley Parish Council
- Ledwyche Solar Limited
- Artisan Developments
- Rula Developments Ltd
- Grants Pro Agri Limited
- Reconomy
- Vistry Group
- Lifestory
- Soho Estates
- Initial Parking Limited
- SGL Properties Limited
- Bellway Homes (NW) Limited
- Prosperity LLP
- South Kesteven District Council
- South Lakes Council
Work highlights
- Advising Tobermory on its redevelopment of the Great Northern Warehouse in Manchester city centre.
- Advising Soho Estates on its development portfolio and planning issues in relation to Ilona Rose House in Soho.
- Advising Reconomy on its purchase of Casepak.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claire Petricca-Riding