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No5 Chambers’ planning and environmental experts include Martin Kingston QC, who has ‘excellent clarity of thought under pressure’; and Ian Dove QC, who is ‘strong in inquiries and public law matters’. Anthony Crean QC and the ‘stylish and effectiveJeremy Cahill QC are also recommended. Celina Colquhoun, who recently joined from 2 Gray’s Inn Square Chambers, is ‘practical, amenable and willing to go the extra mile’. Omar Ensaff is recommended for construction matters, and Peter Goatley is ‘a go-to barrister for planning and judicial review’. David Lock QC and Bernard Thorogood are recommended for regulatory work.

Ropewalk ChambersAndrew Hogan and Graham Machin are recommended for planning and environmental work. Jonathan Mitchell’s expertise encompasses local government and regulatory matters alongside planning issues.

St Ive’s Chambers is ‘an excellent specialist housing set’, and led by the ‘very effective and experienced’ Michael Singleton. Michelle Caney is ‘well prepared, eloquent and persuasive’. Tony Watkin has ‘a sharp intellect and an ability to think tactically’.

St Philips ChambersBarry Berlin specialises in regulatory and environmental offences, and is ‘thorough, helpful and approachable’.

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