
The firm-wide planning group at HCR Hewitsons is led from the Wye Valley office by Laura Greenman, and maintains a significant presence in Cambridge thanks to Gemma Dudley, who excels in planning, environment and compulsory purchase matters, and Brendon Lee, who works on commercial and residential developments, and minerals and waste planning matters. Lee frequently assists with planning applications and appeals, the interpretation of planning policy, and planning enforcement, as well as licensing and environmental regulatory control issues for waste operators.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘People are friendly, knowledgeable and proactive.’
‘Gemma Dudley is knowledgeable and friendly. She's a good communicator and proactive.’
Key clients
- The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
- Hill Residential Limited
Work highlights
Acted for Hill Residential Limited in the negotiation of a Section 106 Agreement for a development of 115 dwellings in Barnet.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Brendon Lee
Practice head
Laura Greenman
Other key lawyers
Gemma Dudley; Brendon Lee
