Squire Patton Boggs' broad offering comprises advice on compulsory purchase agreements and land compensation claims, as well as acting for clients in injunctive proceedings concerning protestor and land access matters. The firm acts for major landowners and corporate organisations, but stands out for its work with clients in the energy and utilities sector. Leeds-based David Holland heads up the real estate litigation team nationally and is reputed for the depth of his expertise in land compensation matters. His work is supported by Bethany Casey and Kiera Beech.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have an unparalleled knowledge and understanding of compulsory purchase compensation litigation. Absolutely the best.’

  • ‘David Holland - very comprehensive knowledge and judgement.’

  • ‘Beth Casey - very sharp on law.’
  • ‘Kiera Beech - incredibly swift on the uptake and knowledgeable for someone quite junior.’

Key clients

  • Energy Networks Association
  • Halsbury Homes Limited
  • Fulham Football Club
  • Northern Powergrid Limited
  • Mitchells & Butlers plc
  • Electricity North West Limited
  • The Tatton Estate
  • Taylor Wimpey
  • Bizspace Limited
  • Manchester Airport Group
  • London Borough of Redbridge
  • National Grid Electricity Distribution
  • United Utilities Group plc
  • Duke Street Properties
  • Live Nation
  • Gate Group plc
  • Reach plc
  • Cooperative Group
  • Bizspace
  • Signet Group plc (H Samuel & Ernest Jones)
  • Essar Oil
  • Sunbelt
  • Esquire Retail
  • Theo Paphitis Retail Group (Ryman, Partner The Stationers and Robert Dyas Holdings)
  • Yum! Brands (Pizza Hut and KFC)
  • The Peel Group

Work highlights

  • Acting for the ENA as sole legal adviser on proposals for reform of the regime for electricity land rights and consents.
  • Acted for Essar Oil (UK) Limited, Stanlow Terminals Limited and Infranorth Limited on successfully obtaining an injunction against persons unknown, who were acting in connection with the 'Extinction Rebellion' or 'Just Stop Oil' campaign in relation to its oil terminals and manufacturing and storage sites at Stanlow, Tranmere and Northampton.
  • Acted for the London Borough of Redbridge in two sets of multi-million-pound compensation claims in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Holland

Other key lawyers

Bethany Casey, Kiera Beech