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Local authorities and public bodies regularly seek the council of Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP‘s planning and environment team, which works closely with the firm’s litigation and regulatory departments to act on major infrastructure developments, planning applications, and enforcement issues. Stephen Dagg heads up the Newcastle offering, handling general planning advice, with an emphasis on highways and compulsory purchase issues. Another key name here is Rachel Sykes, who is recommended for defending judicial review claims, while Francesca Hodgson attracts significant praise for her ’extensive and unparalleled‘ expertise across regulatory and compliance issues in the environmental space.
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Testimonials
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- 'Stephen Dagg is extremely knowledgeable, with second-to-none expertise in relation to highway, railway and transport-related matters. He is justifiably highly regarded in the market and his attention to detail is exceptional. He combines extensive knowledge with a commercial perspective, providing practical and pragmatic advice, and knows how to get results for his clients.
- 'All members of the team have high levels of expertise. They consistently provide an excellent and efficient service combined with a very personable approach. They are aware of the market and commercial implications, and give practical and strategic advice in that context.'
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Key clients
- Bellway Homes Limited
- National Highways Limited
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Work highlights
- Advised National Highways in relation to the examination for the A12 development consent order, to improve a 16 mile stretch of the A12 between Chelmsford and the A120, costing circa £1.2bn.
- Advised National Highways in relation to an application for the A46 development consent order, to dual and improve a four mile stretch of A46 at Newark, costing circa £500m.
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