
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Excellent advice presented in an easily digestible manner. The team uses its significant market reach to provide commercial advice and are often ahead of the game.’
‘Trevor Ivory has an intuitive feel of the planning system, especially where new judgements upset the system. Pieter Claussen diligently executes strategic advice in a user-friendly manner.’
‘I think they are a very commercial, practical set up and are always looking to drive things forward.’
‘Trevor Ivory is immensely knowledgeable, and also calm and unflappable.'
- 'Pieter Claussen is very clever, and also very energetic.'
‘Knowledge of the planning system and practical application of the system to be able to find pragmatic workable solutions for clients, sometimes with relatively complex planning issues.’
‘The team is absolutely formidable. Its approach is always robust with a constant eye on risk and strategy. They have an excellent capacity to get on top on highly technical matters and large volumes of information and distill them to the key points.'
‘Amy Truman is a director in the team, based in Birmingham, and is well regarded for her calm and considered approach to providing advice. Amy's advice is simple and easy to understand. Amy is also active in encouraging others in the early stages of their career.’
Key clients
- HS2 Limited
- MEPC
- National Grid
- National Gas Transmission
- Oval Properties
- National Highways
- Ark Data Centres
- East West Rail Company
- Pigeon Land Limited
- Southend United Football Club
Work highlights
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.
Practice head
Trevor Ivory
Other key lawyers
Howard Bassford; Ian Graves; Amy Truman; Pieter Claussen