The team at Irwin Mitchell has considerable experience in assisting clients with large and complex development projects, especially within the housing sector. Described as an ‘exceptional’ and ’well-respected’ expert, Nicola Gooch works out of the Gatwick office handling a variety of matters, including planning reviews, farm diversification schemes, judicial reviews, and nutrient neutrality requirements. James Pavey is noted for his skill in handling contentious planning cases, routinely acting for clients at informal hearings and inquiries. Sejal Patel stands out due to her exceptional knowledge of urban mixed-use regeneration, nitrate mitigation schemes, and biodiversity net gain.
Testimonials
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‘The planning team at Irwin Mitchell is growing in importance and profile. It has a very good reputation and has excellent lawyers covering all parts of the country.’
'Nicola Gooch is brilliant and is a well-respected expert. She is great with clients and knows more about planning than most.'
‘They are excellent at responding in a timely manner, working to tight deadlines, and providing sound advice based on an outstanding technical knowledge across the team.’
'Nicola Gooch is an exceptional individual with first-class technical knowledge and the ability to communicate even the most complex matters in a digestible way. She is dedicated, responsive, highly commercial, and an absolute joy to work with.'
‘They are a highly personable firm that offer high quality legal advice.’
‘Nicola Gooch is an inspiring role model for women in the industry. She is not only a thought leader and expert in her field, but she manages to maintain her day-to-day role for her clients, providing high quality and professional advice. She is also a joy to work with. She is always upbeat and positive.’
‘They offer a very personal and quick service.’
Key clients
- Millwall Football Club
- Ford Consortium Landowners
- Hunter Developments Limited
- Praxis Capital Limited
- Berkeley Homes
- Artisan Leeds Kirkstall Limited
- Lifestory Group Limited
- Artisan Saltaire Limited
- Black Office Holdings Limited
- Roffey Homes
Work highlights
- Advised Millwall Football Club on its planning permission for a new football academy and training ground in West Kingsdown.
- Advising Praxis Capital Limited on the planning aspects of several high value acquisitions in the UK.
- Advising a landowner consortium on the planning aspects of a large-scale development at Ford Airfield.
