The environment and planning team at DMH Stallard LLP stands out due to its broad expertise spanning highway infrastructure issues, water neutrality, planning appeals, and compulsory purchase orders. Leading the team from Gatwick, Heidi Copland has significant experience in advising on housing schemes as well as cases undergoing judicial review. Peter Rainier and Chloe Karamian are key members of the team. Rainer is well-versed in waste applications and appeals. With her previous experience working for a local authority, Karamian is skilled at navigating complex planning and environmental procedures.
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‘They are a proficient team who really care about their clients and go the extra mile.’
- 'They provided expert advice. The collaboration was excellent and delivered clearly.'
‘The team took into consideration the emotional impact the project had on their client. They displayed empathy in delivering key information and advice that enabled confidence in decision making. The team did a very good job in empowering the client in order to enable a full understanding of the process and outcomes.’
‘They have a solid and reliable practice.’
‘They always provide a good and prompt service. They have in-depth knowledge. Their reports are excellent.’
‘Daniel Frisby, Peter Rainier, and Heidi Copland proved to be invaluable.’
‘They are a firm that is easy to deal with. They always seem to have the capability to turn things around in a timely manner and meet any formally imposed deadlines, such as in planning appeals.’
‘Each team member is very professional and knowledgeable, which is very assuring for the client. They are very approachable and happy to discuss any matters of concern.’
Key clients
- Crest Nicholson
- Countryside Properties
- Trail Riders Fellowship
- Oxted Residential Ltd
- Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
- Newhaven Port and Properties Limited
- Open Spaces Society
- Sweeptech Environmental Services
- Wealden and Rother Councils Joint Legal Services
- Crawley Borough Council
Work highlights
- Acting for Crawley Borough Council on their s106 agreements to deliver bespoke s 106 solutions to water neutrality and Biodiversity Net Gain.
- Acting for the Trail Riders Fellowship in respect of a number of matters, including instructing Counsel and issuing proceedings involving statutory reviews relating to Traffic Regulation Orders and DMMOs.
- Acting for Rydon Homes as their retained planning consultant.
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Practice head
Heidi Copland
Other key lawyers
Peter Rainier; Chloe Karamian; Daniel Frisby