Headed by the ‘really diligent’ Birmingham-based Tracy Lovejoy, Irwin Mitchell has in-depth expertise in handling section 106 agreements, regeneration schemes and environmental law matters. Lovejoy is knowledgeable in contentious planning matters, including injunctions and judicial reviews, alongside regularly assisting with planning enforcement issues and compulsory purchase orders, whilst Jill Crawford focuses on navigating breaches of environmental permits.
Testimonials
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‘Listen well and adapt their thinking to your own objectives.’
‘Tracy is extremely well-informed diligent, flexible and determined to give best service and advice, whatever the client's natural leanings.’
‘There is a really good team at Irwin Mitchell, able to deal with the full range of planning matters from planning appeals, High Court work, enforcement and s.106.’
‘Tracy Lovejoy has excellent client handling skills and is a really diligent solicitor.’
Key clients
- Tom Bagley Groundworks Ltd
- Stanton Developments
- Lifestory Group Limited
- Praxis Capital Limited
- Locogen Limited
- Hunter Developments Limited
- Godwin Developments Limited
- HDD
- Persimmon Homes
Work highlights
- Advised Praxis Capital Limited in relation to the £125m acquisition of Brindleyplace in Birmingham.
- Assisted in the refinancing of significant parts of Lifestory Group Limited’s portfolio, the value of each transaction being circa £60m.
- Advised Locogen Limited on an appeal concerning a 12MW solar farm.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claire Petricca-Riding