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Winckworth Sherwood LLP

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Winckworth Sherwood LLP has strong expertise in residential-led mixed-use developments, with Lindsay Garratt serving as a primary contact for such projects. The practice is led by Colette McCormack, who brings extensive experience in large-scale regeneration schemes. Matt Steinbrecher, recognised for his pragmatic and thorough approach, was promoted to partner in March 2024.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Clear and concise advise delivered on a range of planning matters with the ability to tailor the format from a planning discussion to a formal legal note on the subject. The whole team have proven to be very knowable, personable and responsive which makes them a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Lindsay Garratt - excellent advice received across the board, great communication and fast turnaround from instruction to advice received.’

  • ‘I received a high level of service from those involved at Winckworth Sherwood. They showed their vast expertise, professionalism, and dedication to each task.'

  • ‘They illustrate their strengths in the service they provide. While having a vast level of knowledge of the industry, they show integrity throughout the Section 106 negotiations process and land transfer process, clearly communicating complex legal matters in a manner that is easy to understand which makes the decision making process smoother.'

Key clients

  • Barratt London
  • St George (part of the Berkeley Group of Companies)
  • The Trustees of the British Museum
  • Weston Homes
  • London Square
  • The London Borough of Wandsworth
  • Notting Hill Genesis
  • London & Quadrant Housing Trust
  • Fairview Homes
  • Hollybrook Homes
  • Keepmoat Homes
  • Barking Riverside

Work highlights

Advised Barratt London on the redevelopment of the last phase of Springfield Hospital in Tooting, a permission finally secured following a call-in by the Deputy Mayor of London.
Advised the British Museum on its planning strategy and associated planning applications to deliver significant reductions in the Museum’s carbon footprint to achieve net-zero (phasing out fossil fuel use on the Museum Estate), in support of its Energy Centre Programme.
Advised Bollo Lane LLP on the Bollo Lane scheme (a JV partnership between Places for London and Barratt London) delivering up to 1,800 homes in Ealing requiring advice on scheme amendments, S106 matters, delivery matters such as second stair and gateway matters.

Practice head

Colette McCormack

Other key lawyers

Lindsay Garratt; Matt Steinbrecher

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