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Howard Leithead
Work Department
Planning and Environment
Position
Barrister
Career
Howard is a specialist planning and environmental barrister. He is experienced in dealing with appeals to the Secretary of State (drafting written representations and appearing in hearings and inquiries) and in representing clients in cases in courts and tribunals from the magistrates’ court to the Court of Appeal.
He acts for and advises clients of all types, including developers, local authorities, the Government, campaign groups, local residents, and private individuals.
Howard accepts instructions both from professional clients and on a public access basis across England and Wales. He is appointed to the Attorney General’s C Panel of Counsel in London.
Memberships
Planning and Environment Bar Association (PEBA)
United Kingdom Environmental Law Association (UKELA)
Inner Temple
Education
GDL and BPTC, City University, London
MPhil, Trinity College, Cambridge (Distinction)
BA (Hons), Trinity College, Cambridge (First Class
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Planning
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Howard Leithead – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Howard quickly absorbs the detail and identifies the key issues. His calm and clear advocacy is authoritative and persuasive. His personable approach and ability to lead a team adds value and direction.’
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Planning and environment
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Howard Leithead – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Howard provides practical advice.’