Broadfield Law UK LLP continues to be active in compulsory purchase and DCO matters, with a strong presence in infrastructure projects. Practice head Mark Challis, praised by clients as ‘wise and thoughtful’, is highly experienced in both public and private sector mandates.
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'Mark Challis is wise and thoughtful.’
Key clients
- National Highways
- London Luton Airport Limited (otherwise known as “Luton Rising”)
- Transport for London
- DFDS Seaways plc
- East West Railway Company Limited
- Northumberland County Council
- Company Vogt Solar Limited
- Alfanar Energy
- Bute Energy/Green Gen Cymru
Work highlights
Advising National Highways on it for some years; the DCO application was approved in March 2025.
Advising the promoter for some years (at the same time as dealing with the Lower Thames Crossing scheme). The DCO application was granted in April 2025.
Advising TfL on this major scheme in 2017 as it progresses towards a Transport and Works Act order application to authorise it when funding allows.
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Practice head
Mark Challis