David Harries > Aaron & Partners LLP > Chester, England > Lawyer Profile

Noted for its ‘ability to bring together planning and environmental expertise’, the team at Aaron & Partners LLP displays strengths in the energy sector, water law and Welsh planning law. David Harries leads the practice; he is an energy specialist, with particular expertise in renewable energy. Keith McKinney is also a key practitioner, handling planning matters, advising on environmental legislation and representing clients in investigations and prosecution by environmental regulators.

Aaron & Partners LLP offers specialist energy expertise to a variety of proponent clients, working primarily on renewable energy developments, handling issues such as site permissions, regulatory issues, and appeals, alongside financing and transactions. The team is led by David Harries , who has led on national and international energy developments. Consultant Richard Forrester has strong expertise in natural resources and waste-to-energy matters, while Keith McKinney specialises in onshore wind projects.

Aaron & Partners LLP advises clients including estates, family farms and businesses on agricultural property matters. The team’s work encompasses advising on private client matters, such as succession arrangements and disputes involving estates, as well as providing assistance on the sale and acquisition of land. The practice is adept at advising on specialist issues, such as common land and working with the land registry. Practice head Simon Ellis specialises in commercial property matters, while David Harries is noted for his work on planning and environment issues, particularly in relation to the energy sector. Associate Ben Brassington is also recommended.

Aaron & Partners LLP represents high-net-worth individuals, shareholders, and corporate clients in complex litigation, with matters including shareholder disputes, transactional issues, restrictive covenants and project disputes. The team takes a partner-led approach, with senior practitioners including practice head Nick Clarke, who handles a range of commercial disputes, John Devoy, noted for his work on property-related litigation, experienced mediator and energy sector practitioner David Harries, and David Mann, who handles high-value financial claims. Senior associate Bryony Cook has notable experience in Court of Appeal cases, and associate Claire Hughes is noted for her solutions-oriented approach.

Aaron & Partners LLP handles a wide ambit of mandates for transport operators. Although the firm is particularly known for its regulatory work, it also advises on commercial matters. and assists with drafting and litigating warehousing contracts. In addition, it acts for clients on the acquisition, disposal and financing of transport businesses. David Harries  heads up the regulatory sub-team, which provides strategic compliance advice and represents clients at public inquiries. Tim Culpin leads the practice.