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Cobbetts LLP enjoys an excellent reputation, particularly within the energy sector, where recent work includes advising Warwick Energy on the planning aspects of a wind farm development off the Norfolk coast. It also acts for a number of public sector clients, including Pendle Borough Council, which instructed it in relation to an upcoming compulsory purchase inquiry for a new school. David Hardy heads the practice.

Squire Sanders Hammonds’ ‘excellent’ practice has considerable strength, and the capacity to carry out major instructions. It continues to advise Peel Energy in relation to a large wind farm proposal in Cheshire, and also advised Stobart Group on the development of an airfreight distribution depot at Carlisle Airport. Other clients include National Grid and SP Manweb. David Goodman heads the practice, with Philip Maude and Richard Glover also recommended.

Walker Morris’ flourishing practice is headed by Andrew Williamson. Recent highlights including acting for a range of housebuilder clients in pursuing major planning appeals against Leeds City Council, and it also advised Broadland Properties on the planning application and appeal for airport offsite long-stay parking. The team includes Richard Sagar and Chris Slater.

Addleshaw Goddard LLP’s sector expertise includes transport, infrastructure and retail, with recent work including advising Sainsbury’s in relation to its national portfolio and planning agreements. Amanda Beresford is the key partner contact in the Leeds office.

Glenn Sharpe heads the team at DLA Piper UK LLP, whose project work includes proposals relating to the Electricity Act, energy-from-waste power stations and waste PFI projects. The team has also been advising National Air Traffic Services Limited (NATS).

Dickinson Dees LLP’s practice is led by Jocelyn Denton and is noted for its ‘good knowledge’. It is advising the London Borough of Newham on the Stratford City Scheme, a £4bn scheme for the regeneration of 180 acres of land around the new international passenger station at Stratford.

Nabarro LLP’s Tim Shaw has particular expertise in large-scale projects, such as advising Harworth Estates (Waverley Prince) in relation the creation of a new community in South Yorkshire. Consultant Ray Clarke oversees the department.

Pinsent Masons LLP’s practice is led by Jonathan Riley, and is regularly called on to advise key institutions in the region such as Leeds City Council and the University of Leeds. Recent highlights include advising the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust on a CPO for the 17-acre site of the Midland Metropolitan Hospital.

Under the leadership of Mark Dixon, Rollits LLP enjoys an enviable reputation. Highlights in 2010 included acting for The Kingswood Parks Development Company in relation to forward planning, planning agreement and infrastructure advice for its 600-acre mixed-use site in north Hull.

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