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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 > Real estate > Planning
Praised for its ‘strong project management capabilities’, Davitt Jones Bould is often engaged in development consent orders, infrastructure agreements, and planning inquiries. Peter Allinson and Madeleine Davitt
jointly lead the practice, while the ‘talented and hard working’ Stephanie Hall is experienced in compulsory purchase orders and highway developments. Yohanna Weber is highly proficient in infrastructure and energy developments, while Nigel Hewitson focuses on public inquiries.
London > Public sector > Local government
Acting for a significant number of local authorities, Davitt Jones Bould covers transactional, litigation, commercial and public law issues and assists across a spectrum of development mandates, such as expansions, redevelopments and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the team handles public inquiries and judicial reviews. The department is co-led by Madeleine Davitt, who shares her time between London and Manchester, and Malcolm Iley in London, renowned for his expertise in procurement and compulsory purchase work. Sean Bulman handles commercial property matters for his council clients. Yohanna Weber provides environmental counsel for major public sector projects, while Philippa Hipwell specialises in aiding councils with substantial investment endeavours. Planning specialist John Qualtrough assists on major projects and Stephanie Hall also stands out within the team.