Trowers & Hamlins LLP frequently manages large-scale regeneration projects and has strong expertise in build-to-rent developments and s106 agreements. Jacqueline Backhaus brings over 20 years of experience, heads the practice and specialises in highway planning. Rob Walker is recognised for his proficiency in compulsory purchase orders, Marisia Robson serves as a primary contact for both developers and local authorities, and Imogen Anderson concentrates on estate regeneration initiatives.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team have a thorough understanding of local government practice. They are great to work with and very responsive.’

  • 'Extensive local government experience.'

  • 'Rob Walker is personable, reliable, knowledgeable and highly experienced in local government.'

Key clients

  • Ellison Oxford Limited / Ellison Institute of Technology – St James Square
  • Clarion Housing Group
  • Farnborough Airport Limited
  • Peabody Group
  • Ellison Oxford Limited / Ellison Institute of Technology –Oxford Science Campus
  • Museum of London
  • London Borough of Enfield – Meridian Water
  • Revantage Real Estate
  • London Borough of Tower Hamlets – HAP CPO
  • Hyde Housing Association Limited; London Homebuilding Partnership LLP
  • Gravesham Borough Council
  • London Borough of Tower Hamlets – life sciences

Work highlights

Advised the acquisition of 11-12 St James's Square in London by the Ellison Institute of technology.
Advised Clarion on all planning and CPO aspects of a large regeneration programme in the London Borough of Merton.
Acting for Farnborough Airport Limited (FAL) in respect of its planning application to increase aircraft movements from 50,000 to 70,000, including increased movements at weekends.

Practice head

Jacqueline Backhaus

Other key lawyers

Rob Walker; Marisia Robson; Imogen Anderson