Recognised for ‘highly specialist knowledge of the planning sector’, CMS advises high-profile clients on renewable energy, infrastructure, urban regeneration, and data center matters, as well as the logistics, waste management, retail, and leisure sectors. Rebecca Roffe, based in Sheffield, leads the team and specialises in securing consent for complex schemes, frequently advising on high-value energy and infrastructure projects. She is supported by David Hardy, who is a name to note in relation to the renewable energy sector, handling projects related to onshore and offshore wind, solar, tidal, geothermal, and nuclear sectors.
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- 'Highly specialist knowledge of the planning sector with particular focus on renewables. David Hardy - Incisive expert advice, lateral thinker and user friendly. Ability to unpick knotty problems in short space of time and clearly articulate the position. Sound advice on mitigation strategies.'
Key clients
- Statkraft
- United Green
- SSE
Work highlights
Advising Cubico Sustainable Investments Limited on the high profile extension to Scout Moor Wind Farm.
Advising Statkraft in respect of a proposed Development Consent Order for a solar farm with a capacity of approximately 500MW in the East Riding of Yorkshire, providing all strategic and detailed advice, including on consenting strategy, environmental and biodiversity impacts, agricultural land use and visual impact issues.
Advising Sheffield City Council on strategic partnerships with developers across Sheffield, including for development of the former Cole Brothers store and the commercial elements of the major West Bar regeneration scheme, including advisory on heritage requirements (following the controversial listing of the store by Historic England).
Lawyers
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Practice head
Rebecca Roffe
Other key lawyers
David Hardy; Chris Bowes