Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner continues to advise across a broad range of planning matters, with experience spanning judicial reviews, compulsory purchase and infrastructure projects. Christian Drage heads the practice and is recognised for his work on major regeneration schemes and infrastructure work. Emma Perring covers contentious and non-contentious planning matters, while Tim Smith regularly advises on complex regeneration and infrastructure issues, including contentious mandates. James Good focuses on major infrastructure and environmentally sensitive projects, and Giles Pink brings expertise in large retail, commercial, residential and mixed-use schemes. The team also includes Sheridan Treger, who covers the full range of planning and development work. James Parker was promoted to partner in 2024, and long-standing team member Tim Hellier retired at the end of 2024.
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Christian Drage
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James Parker; James Good; Giles Pink; Tim Smith; Emma Perring; Sheridan Treger