Specialising in section 106 agreements, section 203 Housing and Planning Act issues and environmental impact assessments, the ‘knowledgeable, personable’ Browne Jacobson LLP team regularly represents multinationals and government bodies. Ben Standing specialises in handling applications for major development projects, Dmitrije Sirovica routinely advises private and local authority clients, whilst Jonathan Allen assists with complex highways and water agreements. Victoria Searle is also noted as key.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Informed insights into the BNG regime provided by Helen Gill.’

  • ‘Ben Standing has been generous in time and offers excellent VAS. Invests in the relationship and recognises the importance of being ready and able to help if needed.’

  • ‘Knowledgeable, personable and very easy to deal with. Accomplished in their field with a pragmatic approach to problem solving and well versed in the complexities of planning in relation to CPO advisory work.’

  • ‘Jonathan Allen provides assurance and knowledge in equal amounts. He is innovative and clear thinking in his approach and has been thoroughly supportive throughout the whole CPO process, from inception to completion. ’

Key clients

  • Coal Authority
  • Welsh Government
  • Canal & River Trust
  • First State Investments
  • Thurrock Council
  • Mace Dragados JV
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • London Borough of Croydon
  • Inspired Villages
  • South Staffordshire Shared Legal Service
  • Department for Transport

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ben Standing

Other key lawyers

Dmitrije Sirovica, Jonathan Allen, Victoria Searle