Shoosmiths LLP is acclaimed by clients for its ‘highly commercial and pragmatic’ and ’very practical and solution-focused’ approach on planning and environment matters. Charles Arrand leads the environmental law group in the south east and assists major corporates and directors on environmental investigations and prosecution, particularly concerning pollution, waste, and noise nuisance. Kirsten Hewson, who stepped up to chair of the firm in April 2024, has longstanding expertise concerning planning permission and section 106 agreements. Planning expert Matthew Price is a notable authority on nutrient and water neutrality requirements.
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Testimonials
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- 'Quite simply a sector-leading team. Highly commercial and pragmatic and very practical and solution-focused.'
Key clients
- Buckland Development Limited
- Grainger (Aldershot) Limited
- Teviot Estate Developments LLP
- H.N. Butler Farms Limited
- Dollis Hill Wembley LLP
- Churchill Retirement Living Limited
- West Sussex County Council
- RMS (England) Limited
- Travel Sector Property Limited
- Tan Delta Systems plc
- Brenntag
- St Modwen Properties Limited
Work highlights
Advising Buckland Development Limited on the implementation of Welborne Garden Village.
Advising RMS (England) Limited on planning obligations for a Central London Site for Residential, Hotel, Serviced Apartment and other mixed uses.
Assisted on environmental law aspects of the $1bn sale of Fosroc’s international construction chemicals business to St Gobain.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Matthew Price
Practice head
Charles Arrand
Other key lawyers
Kirsten Hewson; Matthew Price