England - South West • Real estate
The ‘exceptionally good planning team’ at Clarke Willmott LLP is noted for its capabilities advising housebuilders on large residential-led, mixed-use development schemes. Planning appeals, enforcement matters, and judicial reviews are additional areas of expertise. ‘Excellent strategist’ Neil Baker chairs the team from Bristol, and frequently gives legal opinions on planning issues. His colleague Chris Charlton is an experienced planning advocate. Taunton-based Caroline Waller is described by clients as ’the go-to planning solicitor for many in the South West development industry'. Jade Lyus is also recommended.
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‘The Taunton planning team are a joy to work with and can be relied upon to provide a fast, quality service for whatever is needed.’
‘Caroline Waller is the go-to planning solicitor for many in the South West development industry.’
‘This practice has an exceptionally good planning team with a diverse range and depth of experience. They are, as a team, very accessible and respond in good time to requests for assistance, fee estimates and follow-up.’
‘Easy access to partners and associates to discuss issues prior to instruction. Exemplary depth of knowledge and up-to-date case law. Always responsive and able to give early heads up on difficult issues.’
‘Neil Baker has huge experience and knowledge. Excellent advice and strategy. A pleasure to work with.’
‘Neil, in particular, has an unparalleled knowledge of planning law and has helped steer us through difficult planning matters and away from potential issues. His advice has always been grounded in sound commercial logic.’
‘Neil Baker is an exceptional planning solicitor whose knowledge of planning law is second to none.’
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Neil is a Partner in Clarke Willmott's Planning and Environment Team and acts for a number of leading institutions, national housebuilders, regional commercial developers, landowners, industrial and manufacturing concerns, and for a number of public sector bodies.
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Caroline Waller is a Partner in Clarke Willmott solicitors' Taunton Planning and Environmental team specialising in all aspects of Town and Country Planning and Highway law.
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Neil Baker