Geldards LLP

Particularly adept at handling high-profile Wales-based planning matters for public sector clients and also active for local authorities in England, Geldards LLP is a clear market leader, regularly providing the planning advice on many of the most strategically important mandates. 'Exceptionally strong' team head Charles Felgate draws upon 'decades of practical experience' and is effective at handling high-profile contentious matters, as demonstrated by his recent high-profile victory before the Supreme Court for a Welsh national park, which affirmed the Court of Appeal decision that found against allowing further developments pursuant to the original historical planning permission. Senior associate Tomos Phillips is also recommended and has particular expertise in advising local authorities on compulsory purchase order (CPO)-related matters.