Counting local authorities, solar photovoltaic manufacturers and government bodies amongst its key clients, the Pinsent Masons LLP practice has vast expertise in handling residential development projects and sustainable urban extension schemes. Based out of Birmingham, Lucy Thomas heads the West Midland offering, specialising in advising private and public sector clients in relation to planning, highways and compulsory purchase matters. Since being promoted to partner in May 2023, Heidi Slater is an expert on major infrastructure planning projects, Jonathan Leary is knowledgeable on planning applications, whilst Sophie Carlile focuses on mixed-use schemes.
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- 'The planning team has a depth and breadth of knowledge that surpasses other firms when it comes to planning and consenting - tapping into a supportive national team, they can always find the right advisor for the matter.'
- 'The Infrastructure team at Pinsent Masons Birmingham has deep knowledge of the consenting regimes for projects, an ability to work hard under pressure to get the job done, a 'can-do' attitude to problem solving, and good insight.'
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Key clients
- Coventry City Council
- National Highways (formerly Highways England)
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Work highlights
- Advise National Highways (formerly Highways England) on its latest largest and most controversial complex infrastructure project: the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project (A66 NTP), a critical east-west corridor for freight and business traffic and for tourism in the North of England.
- Advise Coventry City Council on its high-profile mixed-use redevelopment of Coventry city centre, including new commercial uses together with c. 1,500 homes. We are advising the Council on all property, planning and compulsory purchase matters in respect of the 15-acre city centre site.
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