Claire Petricca-Riding > Irwin Mitchell > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Irwin Mitchell‘s practice has strong capabilities in planning, namely on the compliance and regulatory aspects of matters involving mixed-use regeneration schemes, housing and strategic developments. In addition, it has notable experience in advising on both contentious and non-contentious environmental matters in such cases as contaminated land, and assisting developers in meeting ESG targets. Claire Petricca-Riding is at the helm of the Manchester team. Specialist partner in this area Pamela Chesterman, described as ‘engaging, efficient and extremely knowledgeable’, bolstered the north west team with her October 2022 arrival from Brabners LLP.

Irwin Mitchell advises clients across the country on both contentious and non-contentious planning matters. The team has expertise in environmental issues, including contaminated land and the regeneration of brownfield sites. Nicola Gooch is the lead partner for the South, handling large-scale, mixed-use developments and advising a number of developers. Sejal Patel was promoted to senior associate in May 2022, and has led on some of the team’s largest development projects. Practice head Claire Petricca-Riding is based in Manchester.