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Robert Garden

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Position

Partner, Planning

Career

Robert is a Partner in CMS’s planning team in London, with a specialism in energy and infrastructure projects. Robert joined CMS in 2010 and trained with the firm. Robert has particular experience in consenting offshore energy projects, and has a particular specialism in the promotion of Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and compulsory purchase orders (CPOs).

Robert also provides strategic advice throughout the development process, including obtaining and optimising consents, and has a depth of experience in environmental impact assessment (EIA) and habitats regulation assessment (HRA). Robert also specialises in the delivery of major residential development, including the remediation and delivery of surplus land sites.

Education

2010 – LPC (Distinction), College of Law, Guildford

2009 – LLB (Hons), University of Exeter, Exeter

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Planning

Commended as the ‘best all round planning practice out there’, CMS‘ broad expertise spans the energy, logistics, retail, and transport sectors. With over two decades of experience, Ashley Damiral leads the practice and is vastly knowledgeable in data center projects. Martin Evans is particularly focused on urban mixed-use regeneration projects, Joshua Risso-Gill is proficient in compulsory purchases, and Robin Hutchinson leads the firm’s energy and infrastructure department. Robert Garden is noted for his strength in offshore wind farm developments, and Nicola Insley is well-regarded in the build to rent sector. Katy Abrahams assists clients with the consenting and protection aspects of energy and infrastructure projects.

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