Squire Patton Boggs advises public and private sector clients, including energy and utility companies, local authorities, retailers, and leisure developers, on a broad range of planning matters. The firm specialises in town and country planning, offering strategic support for major developments, planning and enforcement appeals, and complex infrastructure agreements. Team head David Myers has extensive experience in planning applications, Section 106 agreements, appeals, and enforcement actions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Gemma Newell is a stand out individual at SPB.'
- 'They are the go to firm for electricity distribution network operator matters. No other firm compares in terms of understanding, experience and commercial awareness.'
Key clients
- Jomast Developments Limited
- National Grid Electricity Distribution
- Watkin Jones Group
- Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
- Electricity North West Limited
- Live Nation
- Galliford Try
- Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Work highlights
Advising Harry Ferguson Holdings Limited on the completion of some of the first conservation covenants in England.
Advising National Grid Electricity Distribution on its use of statutory powers across all its licence areas.
Advising multiple clients in judicial review action from the perspective of defendant, interested party and claimant in relation to high profile residential and mixed use schemes.
Lawyers
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
David Myers
Other key lawyers
Gemma Newell; Will Swarbrick