Osborne Clarke LLP advises on a broad range of residential and mixed-use development projects, with particular strength in strategic land and infrastructure matters. John Baird leads the practice and is recognised for his experience across the full spectrum of planning work. Ben Naish is active on infrastructure agreements, including highways and utilities. The team was recently joined by Christian Silk, who moved from Foot Anstey.
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Testimonials
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‘John Baird is a very sound lawyer commercial and very adept at managing both the wider team and client expectations. He was a considerable help to me.’
‘Led by John Baird, the team has developed a highly regarded place in the market. Well respected for litigation and managing major inquiries for large scale projects.'
Key clients
- GLP (Gazeley)
- Welbeck Strategic Land
- Greater London Industrial
- Redrow Homes
- Taylor Wimpey
- Barratt David Wilson
- Henry Boot Developments Limited
- Gleeson Developments
- Thames Valley Housing Association
- British Land
Work highlights
Advising BDW on phases 2 and 3 of the Darwin Green development in Cambridgeshire for up to 1,000 homes, secondary school, primary school, community facilities, retail uses, open space and landscaped areas, associated engineering, demolition and infrastructure works.
Advising Gleeson Land on their proposed development in South Aylesbury for 1400 homes, a primary school, a community building, a Gypsy and Traveller site comprising 5 pitches, multi-functional green infrastructure including a linear park and recreation / play areas, re-alignment of the Stoke Brook with the creation of associated wetland habitat, and provision of infrastructure including the South West Link Road, cycling and walking links, flood attenuation measures and other ancillary works.
Advised this new client regarding a Strategic Urban Extension in Wokingham for up to 1,434 dwellings, a two-form entry primary school, Neighbourhood Centre, public open space, play areas and associated infrastructure and landscaping; and a full application for the proposed Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG), landscaping and temporary car park.
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.
Practice head
John Baird
Other key lawyers
Ben Naish; Christian Silk