Assisting local governments with compulsory purchases, consultancy and surveying matters forms a large portion of TLT's planning and environment practice, which is headed by ‘fantastic asset to the team’ Debbie Reynolds. An example of the high-value work the team assists with is the £330m development of road infrastructure for Oxfordshire County Council . The Manchester offering collaborates closely with the firm's real estate and corporate teams, and the firm’s Bristol group.
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‘A strong team of planning specialists who work well together and who are responsive, friendly and always willing to help out. The team will go the extra mile to turn things around in short timescales.’
‘Debbie Reynolds is a fantastic asset to the team. Her knowledge is second-to-none. I have always found Debbie to be professional, decisive, friendly and dedicated.’
‘Debbie Reynolds is very creative and very knowledgeable.’
‘Debbie Reynolds is a very experienced solicitor, particular in compulsory purchase and compensation work.’
‘Debbie Reynolds is an exceptional partner handling a heavy and varied case load with skill and flair. She knows when to give and when to push back, has a great strategic sense and is very organised and supportive during litigation. She cultivates excellent client relationships by giving realistic, thought-out advice, pressing opponents for the best deal possible.’
‘An excellent, female-led team. They are very good at collaborating with large project teams and their technical knowledge is brilliant. They are prompt and responsive.’
‘Debbie Reynolds is very knowledgeable, patient, and firm when she needs to be and always thinking a few steps ahead. She works well within large project teams - people sit up and take notice when she speaks.’
‘Exceptional understanding of planning and compulsory purchase law with standout solicitors in the team. The advice we receive is clear, concise and delivered in an efficient manner. We have real confidence that the advice received on often complex and contentious matters is best in class.’
Key clients
- Warrington Borough Council
- Cheshire East Council
- Castlefield Estates Ltd
- Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
- Oxfordshire County Council
- SpaMedica
- Sherwin Rivers Ltd
- Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd
- Hawthorn Leisure
- Oaknorth Bank plc
Work highlights
Advising Oxfordshire County Council in relation to the high-profile access to Didcot Garden Village infrastructure scheme, a c£400m scheme partially funded with HIF monies from Central Government.
Advising Cheshire East Council on the Middlewich Eastern Bypass, a £74m highway infrastructure scheme, which aims to bypass Middlewich town centre, linking the A54 and the A533 to Sandbach and Northwich.
Advising Castlefield Estate Ltd on its compensation as a result of the A556 Knutsford to Bowdon Scheme Development Consent Order, which was hailed as one of the most important CPO compensation case decisions to come out of the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) in 2023.
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Practice head
Debbie Reynolds