Davitt Jones Bould regularly advises on complex infrastructure schemes, with particular experience in development consent orders, public inquiries, and planning agreements. The practice is jointly led by Peter Allinson and Madeleine Davitt. Stephanie Hall focuses on compulsory purchase and highways matters. Nigel Hewitson is active in planning inquiries. The team was joined by Karen Cooksley as partner in December 2024, while Kim Maher departed in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Dedicated team for property, planning and associated legal work. Excellent service and expert knowledge.’
‘Madeleine Davitt and Sean Gardner provide excellent client care, they are flexible in approach, listen to the needs of the council and embrace innovative ways of working - with a solution focused approach.'
- 'Nigel Hewitson has also been supporting the team planning committees - providing training and support to the team.’
- 'The team are professional, accountable, contactable, helpful and efficient.'
Key clients
- Westmorland and Furness Council
- Cheshire West and Chester Council
- South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined authority
- Lancashire County Council
- National Highways
- Surrey County Council
- New Forest District Council
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Wiltshire Council
- Natural England
- Woking Borough Council
- The Royal Parks
Work highlights
Advising National Highways regarding their largest road improvement scheme and compensation claim.
Advisied Skanska and MoD in respect of a major residential development. Situated on the site of the former Princess Royal Barracks, Mindenhurst will offer 1,200 new homes and essential local amenities including a new primary school, retail outlets, sports facilities, business premises and over 69 hectares of public green space.
Advised the South Oxfordshire Council on its Bayswater Development.
Practice head
Madeleine Davitt; Peter Allinson
Other key lawyers
Stephanie Hall; Nigel Hewitson; Sean Gardner