The planning group at Howes Percival LLP is ‘approachable and down to earth, and the advice is timely and efficient’. The firm is a key adviser to national and regional housebuilders, as well as some of the largest land promoters and developers operating in and beyond the region. The firm’s work spans all aspects of planning law, as well as advice on Environmental Impact Assessments. Jay Mehta leads a practice that ’brings a pragmatic and practical approach to complex legal matters’. His team includes Jamie Childs, who is ‘an industry leader when it comes to all things planning-related’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jay Mehta provides us with expert planning advice and is a valued member of our external project team, advising us on all aspects of planning law. He provides expert advice on all planning law matters including advice on strategy. He consistently provides first rate legal advice, combining best in class advice on planning matters with exceptional commercial awareness.’
- ‘Jay Mehta leads the team with aplomb, ably supported by Jamie Childs, Beth Boucher and the rest of the team. They are always responsive, pragmatic and professional, offering sage advice on how to navigate the increasingly complex world of planning!’
Key clients
- Barratt David Wilson Homes (BDW Trading Limited)
- Minster Property Group Limited
Work highlights
Advised Pigeon Group in relation to residential and commercial developments, including a c.5,000 dwelling SUE at Thetford and a c.46,000 sqm commercial development.
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jay Mehta
Other key lawyers
Jamie Childs; Bethany Boucher