Focusing on advising local councils and police authorities, TLT works on projects involving the development of markets, infrastructure schemes, residential enfranchisement and transport projects. CPO specialist Debbie Reynolds provides advice on development and infrastructure projects, while Kuldip Dhanoya has experience in commercial contracts and public procurement work; the pair lead the practice. Natalie Gorse is a further notable member.
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Testimonials

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  • Excellent knowledge and experience, personable, responsive. Debbie Reynolds has unrivaled CPO experience.
  • Debbie Reynolds is a shining light in the compulsory purchase sector. Debbie is tenacious, practical, and a great lawyer.

Key clients

  • Cheshire East Council
  • Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
  • Mayor’s Office for Police and Crime
  • Met Police
  • Manchester Airport Group
  • Bradford City Council
  • Oldham Borough Council
  • Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council
  • College of Policing
  • Cumbria Constabulary
  • Liverpool City Council
  • Warrington Borough Council

Work highlights

Advised Oxfordshire County Council on a £332m Housing Infrastructure Fund scheme to deliver new road infrastructure, cycle paths, and pedestrian facilities around Didcot Garden Village.
Advised Liverpool City Council on a compensation claim arising from a CPO for a highways scheme which had been referred to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).
Advised the Greater Manchester Police on a large number of employment tribunal claims which have been outsourced from its legal team.

Lawyers

Next generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Kuldip Dhanoya, Debbie Reynolds

Other key lawyers

Natalie Gorse