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Planning And Environment

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No5 Barristers’ Chambers
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Kings Chambers

Leading Silks

Paul Cairnes KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Peter Goatley KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘'He gives sound and pragmatic advice; user friendly and personable. Very impressive and brilliant at cross examination.'
Richard Humphreys KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Richard Kimblin KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Paul Tucker KC –Kings Chambers – ‘Paul’s advocacy is second to none.  He is extremely responsive and accessible and a great person to work with.’
Christopher Young KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Leading Juniors

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Satnam Choongh – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'Well prepared for conferences, and a sense of calm authority over any project. Friendly and very approachable, working with Satnam is always an enjoyable and productive experience.’
Sarah Clover –Kings Chambers
Gary Grant –Kings Chambers ‘He is very bright, thoughtful, well prepared and focused. He is never ambiguous when giving, what is his considered and accurate advice.’
Howard Leithead – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'His explanation to and communication with the client is excellent. He listens whilst offering appropriate challenge to ensure the client is well and robustly represented.'
Tim Pole – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'He is very knowledgeable and you know you are in good hands. He is also a pleasure to work with.'
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Leanne Buckley-Thomson – No5 Barristers Chambers ‘a superb junior barrister who is rapidly rising to the top of her field’
Christian Hawley – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘He is responsive, friendly, intelligent and commercially astute. He is a strong advocate, presenting his case in a concise and strategic manner.’
Gordon Wignall – Six Pump Court ‘Gordon is extremely thorough, and will go to great lengths to ensure he understands matters he is not so familiar with. Great attention to detail and a great appreciation of how language can be used to convey perspectives.’
Michael Rudd –Kings Chambers
Jack Smyth – No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Bernard Thorogood – No5 Barristers’ Chambers - 'Exceptional work ethic - excellent with courts and clients alike - always completely on top of the papers - a complete pleasure to work alongside'

Rising Stars

Sioned Davies – No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Planning in Regional Bar

No5 Barristers' Chambers


A ‘go-to for planning and environmental advice’, No5 Barristers Chambers can field an extraordinary array of experience and talent in the planning field. With over four decades of experience, Paul Cairnes KC is instructed to lead on planning permission appeals by large developers, and he is joined by Peter Goatley KC, a highway and environmental law specialist, and Richard Humphreys KC, who represents an array of property owners in contentious cases. The depth of the set is illustrated by the presences of the ‘very knowledgeable’ Tim Pole, who leads on complex proceedings concerning illegal waste disposal, the ‘calm, authoritative, and persuasive’ Howard Leithead, who is an expert in appeals under relevant sections of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and Jack Smyth, who appears in the High Court on enforcement matters.

Les références

‘No5 Barristers’ Chambers consists of a plethora of talented barristers assisted by excellent clerks. Easy to work with and responsive, Andrew Bisbey and Marc Forrest-Thomas deserve particular mention. Highly recommended.’

‘Clerking at No5 Chambers is and has always been, exemplary. Friendly, accessible and always helpful.’

‘They are large enough always to have someone available and with the right expertise to do the job even if my first choice is not available.’

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Kings Chambers


The ‘excellent group’ of planning and environment barristers at Kings Chambers provide counsel on residential, commercial, and infrastructural developments and permission appeals. The ‘thoughtful, well prepared and focused’ Gary Grant and the ‘extremely responsive and accessible’ Paul Tucker KC lead on judicial reviews and planning inquiries for developers and local authorities alike across the Midland Circuit, and Sarah Clover has a niche practice in agents of change cases, representing property owners and councils in complex litigation.

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‘Kings Chambers has an excellent group of planning & environment barristers assisted by Gary Smith and Mark Ronson. Both are an asset to Kings Chambers. Responsive, attentive and friendly – they are a great to work with.’

‘The clerks are excellent, in particular Mark Ronson, very responsive, able to provide advice and clarity on costs for instructions, and do their best to accommodate cons.’

‘Nothing is ever too much trouble for them. They are very accessible and quick to respond and be helpful. It really is an excellent and friendly service they provide.’

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