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Stephanie Hall
Work Department
Planning
Position
Partner
Career
Stephanie is a specialist Planning Solicitor. She was recognised as one of the top 10 local authority planning lawyers in Planning Magazine’s annual surveys in 2020 and 2021.
Stephanie has substantial experience in Planning, CPO, Highways and Local Government law. She has advised both public and private sector clients, managing high profile and innovative regeneration and infrastructure projects across the UK.
Stephanie understands the inner workings of local government, including the challenges and pressures on their in-house lawyers having worked in-house at two authorities including Manchester City Council’s Regeneration Team.
Stephanie is also a founder committee member of the North West Women in Planning group.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Planning
Development and Regeneration
WORK HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights include advising:
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Senior officers at Manchester City Council on the Eastern Gateway regeneration programme which over the next 15 years will deliver up to 6,000 new homes; a significant quantum of commercial and community floorspace; a £350m 23,500-capacity indoor arena; and a pioneering mobility hub.
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Greater Manchester Combined Authority in respect of a complex and controversial joint development plan document for nine Greater Manchester district.
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On complex CPO-led regeneration projects delivering excellent client service to high profile public and private sector clients including Land Securities, Lendlease, Hammerson and Cheshire East Council.
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Crossrail, London Underground, HS2, Hovis and Manchester United Football Club in respect of high-value and complex CPO compensation claims arising out of major infrastructure projects.
Previous experience at: Stockport Council, Eversheds Sutherland, Manchester City Council
Admitted as a Solicitor: 2008
Languages
English, French
Memberships
SRA number: 401800
Education
Université de Bourgogne, Faculté de Droit
The University of Manchester, (LLB) English Law with French Law
The Manchester Metropolitan University, LPC
Lawyer Rankings
London > Public sector > Local government
Davitt Jones Bould provides ‘highly skilled and very professional advice‘ across a range of development mandates that require an understanding of contentious and non-contentious residential and retail schemes, s106 agreements, compulsory purchase orders, and investment portfolio management. The practice is co-led by Madeleine Davitt, a key contact for major residential projects, and Malcolm Iley, who is noted for his expertise in procurement and compulsory purchase work. Further key contacts in the team include Yohanna Weber, who provides environmental advice in connection with major public sector projects, and Philippa Hipwell, who is recommended for her ability to assist councils with major investment undertakings. Stephanie Hall is also a name to note.
London > Real estate > Planning
The highly experienced planning team at Davitt Jones Bould is led by Madeleine Davitt, who handles significant planning projects. Yohanna Weber has demonstrable expertise handling DCOs and Transport and Works Act and compulsory purchase orders, with a particular strength in urban regeneration projects and the promotion of NSIPs. Bringing his experience advising both local authorities and private clients, John Qualtrough advises on CIL matters and handles judicial reviews and statutory challenges. The practice advises on landmarks across the country and Nigel Hewitson is an expert in listed buildings. With public-sector experience, Stephanie Hall acts in CPO-related matters, highway mandates, and local government law issues.