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‘The people are engaged and understand our business. This means that we can get down to business quickly and save time dealing with issues. They understand our value and principles which means they understand our culture.’
‘We expect all of our legal partners to of course be honest, but Osborne Clarke are people you want to work with. I feel they are partners and not just colleagues. They work hard to understand the individuals within our business and not just the business practices.’
‘The team are diligent, friendly and knowledgeable. They offer clear advice and work hard to deliver the required outcomes.’
‘Josh Taylor's knowledge of the planning system and DCOs is second to none. His advocacy on our recent project was commended by all in the team. Arthur Hopkinson has worked well with third parties to get a number of agreements finalised, and his summaries of them are comprehensive.'
‘Josh Taylor - Very knowledgeable on the NSIP process. Very diligent. Personable and really work to be part of the team. Always deliver to deadlines and to an exceptional standard.’
'Josh Taylor is outstanding. With in-depth knowledge of his practice area and the wider sector, combined with a real understanding of commercial clients' businesses and a pro-active manner, Josh consistently provides clear and pragmatic advice.'
Key clients
- Barratt David Wilson Homes
- Taylor Wimpey
- Ecotricity
- Lhyfe UK Ltd
- Low Carbon
- National Grid Electricity Distribution PLC
- Sovereign Network Group
- Vistry Group
- Vodafone Limited
- Wessex Water (Entrade)
Work highlights
- Acting as planning adviser for Ecotricity on a proposed solar farm. This involves a 500MW Development Consent Order scheme (with 400MW energy storage), 9km underground grid connection, and a National Grid Electricity Transmission substation extension.
- Advising BDW in connection with its Darwin Green development, a new community of c.1,600 homes near Cambridge City Centre.
- Advising Taylor Wimpey in connection with its proposed residential development (including c.800 homes, a primary school, retail space, a community or nursery facility and a new link road) at East Hill, Chatham.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

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

Richard Harding
Josh Taylor
Practice head
Neil Bromwich
Other key lawyers
Richard Harding; Josh Taylor; Laura Cooke; Arthur Hopkinson