Irwin Mitchell is best known for its expertise in handling high value development matters. The team assists across the full planning lifecycle of development projects, and also fields extensive environmental law expertise, often focusing on litigation. Practice head Claire Petricca-Riding brings experience in advising on renewable energy matters, while Pamela Chesterman assists with planning permission due diligence, local authority governance and contentious issues. Victoria Tague routinely handles development acquisitions, as well as planning and highways matters. Keith Davidson is a practitioner to note.
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Key clients
- London Golf Club
- Praxis Capital Limited
- Berkeley Homes
- Henry Boot Developments Limited
- Bowring Transport Ltd
- Fox (Owmby) Limited
- Windlehurst Estates Limited
- Welbeck Strategic Land
- Arena 1865 Limited
- Greenshank Environmental
- Hilltop Experiences Limited
- Enborne Parish Council
- Berkeley Homes
- HSBC
- LNT Care Homes
- Foreman Homes
- Corolis Energy
- Artisan Real Estate
- Rula Developments Limited
- Gatwick Airport Limited
Work highlights
Acted for Corolis Energy in a High Court challenge against the Welsh Ministers relating to the refusal of an application for a prominent 130MW Wind Farm.
Advised London Golf Club on complex planning and environmental issues.
Advised Bath Rugby on planning and environmental aspects of its approved redevelopment of the Recreation Ground into an 18,000-seat stadium.
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Pamela Chesterman
Claire Petricca-Riding
Practice head
Claire Petricca-Riding
Other key lawyers
Pamela Chesterman; Victoria Tague; Keith Davidson