Working with a mix of national developers, new energy market entrants, and utilities companies, Foot Anstey‘s planning practice focuses primarily on the residential development and the energy and infrastructure sectors. Practice head Christian Silk has significant experience of advising on the consenting aspects of renewable energy projects. Kee Evans joined the team from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in September 2022; her varied practice encompasses planning consents, highways and compulsory purchases. Marianne Ironside is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'Christian Silk is an exceptional, experienced, and highly effective lawyer who can be counted on to give sound commercial and practical advice on a range of planning and environmental matters.'
- 'Responsive and commercially minded team with strong experience in the developer sector. Clients keep coming back to them, which is the best compliment!'
- 'Marianne Ironside is proactive and very committed to getting the job done for clients. A highly regarded associate and lead negotiator on complex section 106 agreements, especially those associated with appeals.'
Key clients
- NextEnergy Solar Holdings III Limited
- British Solar Renewables
- Berkeley Homes
- Vistry Group
- Gridserve
- Beechcroft Developments
- Abri
- Aster Communities
- Bromford Housing Association
Work highlights
- Advised Baola Properties Limited on a Section 106 planning agreement and a highway stopping up order for the redevelopment of the former British American Tobacco headquarters.
- Advising L&G on consenting strategy for the development of the new £350m Sky Studios together with the second phase of that development to be built in Elstree.
- Advising on consenting strategy and process associated with Developments of National Significance in Wales, together with a number of large-scale solar projects in England.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christian Silk