Forming part of the broader real estate offering which is led by Peter Hurn, Hugh James provides 'very diligent and responsive' advice to public sector entities, developers and housing associations on the environmental and planning issues involved in the successful completion of transactions in sectors including energy, utilities and infrastructure. Hurn has recently handled numerous renewable energy mandates, including advice to key client Welsh Water on the environmental issues related to proposed hydroelectric schemes. 'Professional, diligent and knowledgeable' senior associate Shelley Thomas has 'significant experience in commercial and planning issues', including in the context of advice to large-scale consortiums and to developers on village green matters.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team is very diligent and responsive.'
- 'Shelley Thomas is very professional, diligent and knowledgeable.'
- 'Shelley Thomas is an excellent negotiator with a great eye for detail. Shelley always provides competent advice and has significant experience in commercial and planning issues.'
Key clients
- Great Point Studios
- Brackley Investments Limited
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Walters Group
- Cenin Renewables
- Newydd Housing Association Limited
- Pennant Walters (Holdings) Limited
- Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig
- BDW Trading Limited
- Pobl Living
- Coastal Housing Group
- Ely Mill Development Company Limited
- Celtic Energy Limited
Work highlights
- Instructed by several local authorities in Wales in respect of housing development and regeneration of brownfield sites and sites which have been stalled for development due to contamination issues.
- Advising the Walters Group subsidiary Pennant Walters on multiple wind farm, solar and battery storage projects throughout the UK.
- Advised Dwr Cymru on the development of the visitors’ centre at Llanishen and Lisvane Reservoirs in Cardiff, which opened in July 2023 following the culmination of many years' work in advising on planning and legal issues connected with the historic site.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Hurn