Under the leadership of seasoned property lawyer Peter Hurn, Hugh James is best known for its development practice. As well as advising a number of high-profile house builders on residential development projects, the team is also skilled at advising on complex projects on brownfield sites. The social housing sector also informs a good deal of the practice's workflow, with the ‘very knowledgeable’ Caroline O’Flaherty taking the lead on a raft of regeneration projects and mixed-use developments. Daniel Morgan is a key contact within the team with a focus on property matters within the retail, leisure and gaming sectors, and Shelley Thomas also contributes to the practice.
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'Their advice is second to none.'
'The team is very experienced and provide complex advice we can rely on.'
'Caroline O'Flaherty is very knowledgeable and has the ability to translate complex areas of the law into clear and concise advice.'
'Exceptional focus on relationships and understanding our business.'
Key clients
- WRU
- Pobl
- Coleg Gwent
- Bellway
- Great Point Studios
- BDW Trading (Barratt Homes) Limited
- Platform Housing Group
- Brackley Investments
- ICCW
- Cardiff and Vale Local Health Board
Work highlights
Advising the multi-million-pound construction and mining business Walters Group on its extensive portfolio, including brownfield sites such as the 40 acre Hoover site in Pentrebach.
Advising on the partnership between Edenstone Group and Pobl Group to deliver £55m new homes in Plasdwr – Cardiff’s new Garden City.
Lawyers
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Shelley Thomas
Practice head
Peter Hurn
Other key lawyers
Caroline O’Flaherty; Daniel Morgan; Christy Welsh; James Guile; Shelley Thomas