Fielding a ‘very commercial, practical’ practice, the Birmingham-based DLA Piper team has vast experience of representing multinational clients in Supreme Court proceedings, alongside assisting with complex site acquisitions and planning policy issues. The department acts on behalf of clients across the transport, finance and sports industries, with the ’immensely knowledgeable’ head Trevor Ivory being an expert in delivering development and infrastructure projects. The ‘very approachable’ Howard Bassford specialises in all aspects of compulsory purchase and local government law matters, whilst Ian Graves is knowledgeable in judicial review cases. Amy Truman focuses on regeneration schemes, and the ’unflappable’ Pieter Claussen has expertise in section 106 agreements.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent advice presented in an easily digestible manner. The team uses its significant market reach to provide commercial advice and are often ahead of the game.’
‘Trevor Ivory has an intuitive feel of the planning system, especially where new judgements upset the system. Pieter Claussen diligently executes strategic advice in a user-friendly manner.’
Key clients
- HS2 Limited
- MEPC
Work highlights
- Advising Oval Real Estate on the redevelopment of a significant area in Birmingham's Digbeth district, navigating challenges posed by numerous protected heritage assets to maximise redevelopment opportunities.
- Advising National Grid on several major schemes, including the proposed Grimsby to Walpole Development Consent Order and the Cotswolds and North Wessex Visual Improvement Projects.