Ward Hadaway LLP‘s planning practice is praised for ’helping clients navigate through the legal complexities and implications of biodiversity net gain’. The team is also competent in planning applications and obligations, and consenting strategies, and also covers contentious planning matters in relation to retail and residential developments. Heading up the Leeds office is James Garbett, who excels at town and country planning work; he is supported by Matthew Hills.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘An outstanding team, who are well-resourced and offer a wealth of experience. The team are also highly dedicated in helping clients navigate through the legal complexities and implications of biodiversity net gain.'

  • ‘I would like to thank James Garbett and Matthew Hills for the expertise on biodiversity net gain and going the extra mile in providing information to the team on the Environmental Act. They have a genuine passion for helping and the protecting clients.’

  • ‘Very easy to use.’

  • ‘James Garbett is responsive and reliable. He has proactively prepared template documents to support the organisation and works seamlessly with property colleagues where issues overlap.’

Key clients

  • BDW Trading (Barratt Homes)
  • The Canal & River Trust
  • Keyland Developments Limited
  • Kirklees Council
  • Keepmoat Homes
  • Strata Homes
  • Places for People Group
  • The Banks Group
  • The Northumberland Estate
  • Gleeson Homes

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

James Garbett

Other key lawyers

Matthew Hills