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Eversheds LLPstands out for its use of plain English and quality of advice. There is excellent knowledge, and always somebody available to deal with emergencies swiftly’. Stuart Andrews heads the team, which is increasing its renewables and alternative energy portfolio. In one highlight, Andrews led on the redevelopment of the former RAF Uxbridge site, a matter involving a complex s106 agreement as well as extensive negotiations with Hillingdon Borough Council and the Secretary of State for Defence. Other clients include RWE NPower Renewables, REG Windpower, and Severn Trent.

Niche planning firm Marrons acts for property developers, landowners, and local authorities in enforcement actions, planning appeals and judicial reviews. John Edmond is ‘well respected by developers and local authorities for bringing solutions to the table’; and Morag Thompson is ‘extremely good at negotiating complex s106 agreements’. Anna Eastgate, who has both contentious and non-contentious expertise, recently joined from Browne Jacobson LLP.

Browne Jacobson LLP’s team acts for local authorities, national park authorities and fire authorities, as well as for corporates.

Noted for its ‘good acumen and commercial nous’, Freeth Cartwright LLP completed a slew of public projects in 2011 for clients such as Huntingdonshire Council and Rutland Council, as well as an impressive number of retail and commercial schemes. Leicester-based Sophie Philippon-Thomas has a specialism in compulsory purchase matters; and Chris Waumsley is very highly regarded.

Harvey Ingram LLP’s Paul Hunt handles an impressive variety of planning work including Land Tribunal compensation claims, nuisance and planning advice, and advice on urban extensions.

Hewitsons LLP’s Deborah Sharples conducts environmental work in Northampton for clients such as the Homes and Communities Agency.

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