Squire Patton Boggs‘ planning team is well versed in town and country planning matters, where it handles planning due diligence, s106 agreements, wayleave agreements and compulsory purchase work. The practice works with developers in the energy and utility, retail, residential and commercial sectors. David Myers leads the team and is well versed in contentious planning matters, advising on appeals and enforcement actions. Gemma Newell bolsters the practice in the energy sector.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Work was undertaken with a thorough analysis and carefully took account of client needs with respect to Planning Law and in particular Biodiversity Net Gain.’
‘David Myers has an in-depth knowledge of Planning Law & carefully responds to client questions.’
‘Practical Planning Law, efficient in dealing with Local Authorities.’
- ‘David Myers (Parner) very good with planning agreements and creating collaborative working with local authority solicitors which helps speed up process.’
Key clients
- Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
- Live Nation
- Leeds City Council
- SP Manweb plc
- Electricity North West
- GP Atkin Homes Limited
- Watkin Jones
- National Grid Electricity Distribution
- St Francis Group
- Jomast Developments Limited
- Wildlife Trust
- Green Earth Developments
- Manchester City Football Club
- Galliford Try
- Stewart Milne Group
- WS Transport Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Taylor Wimpey on a number of key development sites it is bringing forward for housing.
- Advising National Grid Electricity Distribution on its use of statutory powers across all its licence areas.
- Advising the Wildlife Trust on its approach to biodiversity net gain.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Myers