‘The team at Burges Salmon LLP has a wealth of experience and knowledge in planning practice, with the key individuals within the team readily available for contact by Clients and provision of up-to-date feedback. The team works with specialist consultants and facilitates an efficient approach to the delivery of robust applications.’

‘Excellent client-centred service; regional location with national weight; team includes national-leading practitioners, e.g. Gary Solomon. Brings a good combination of value-adding insight and careful strategy and management.’

‘Gary Solomon – national leader for regeneration-based planning work; client-centred out-of-the-box thinker; modest yet sharp; highly respected in compulsory purchase and planning spheres.

‘Good, professional and practical advice.’

‘Head of Planning David Richardson is a leading light in planning circles.’

‘Very professional and knowledgeable and user-friendly.’

‘Clarke Wilmott’s planning team provides an exceptional level of service, with an ability to combine technical legal advice with practical commercial guidance that demonstrates a deep understanding of how housebuilders operate.’

‘Caroline Waller combines exceptional technical knowledge with commercial astuteness, effortlessly grasping the wider context and implications, offering quick, clear and strong tailored advice, proactively providing added detail and looking for solutions.’

‘Jade Lyus is especially dedicated, knowledgeable and diligent. Offering clear, robust, honest and pragmatic legal advice, she is kind, highly capable and always thinking ahead to anticipate any future problems that may arise. Jade is extremely responsive to client needs and truly focused on ‘you’, treating my work with genuine care and urgency.’

‘Michelmores as a practice are very user friendly whilst providing a top class professional service. They offer the right level of professional easy to understand advice and provide an integrated service across all their various teams.’

‘Michelmores’ team members are user friendly and provide a level of comfort that give clients the feel good experience and that they are in safe hands. Specifically one of their partners Mark Howard from the planning team has been providing excellent advice with regards several complex issues around local plan proposals. We would recommend Mark to assist with clients planning concerns going forward.’

‘The team helps you navigate processes in a friendly and professional manner – taking time to provide information when the client is not familiar with the topics/process.’

‘Excellent skills and capacity to deliver client requests.’

‘Excellent subject knowledge with flexibility to meet client requirements.’

‘Impressive team covering the whole aspects of environmental law from planning to regulatory enforcement, including water work.’

‘Very good knowledge and commercial acumen.’

‘Anne Harrison is superb. Easy to work and a good communicator with a ready grasp of what is required to advance the client’s interests.’

‘Foot Anstey’s planning team provide a full wrap-around service, considering all angles of concern and potential pitfall.’

‘Foot Anstey’s partners and associates strive to give a personal service, providing valuable one-to-one face time alongside speedy communications.’

‘The planning team and Stephens Scown has a really good understanding of the development sector within the South West and the issues that commonly crop up here. In particular, they are very experienced in the minerals sector. They are our go-to firm within this region.’

‘Chris Tofts is first rate. As well as being very knowledgeable, he has laser-focused attention to detail and is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in. Exactly what you need in a good partner.’

‘Very attentive to clients’ needs and prepared to provide early advice to scope out risks.’

‘A really strong nationwide planning team with strength in depth.’

‘I work with T&H a lot, working for local authorities. They are always excellent. The standout case concerned a failure of major developers to dedicate a huge area as a properly laid-out public park. T&H were instructed to take the consortium of local authorities through the enforcement and negotiation process. They were outstanding in all respects – quick, well-resourced, obviously expert and above all correct in their legal and factual analysis. I would and do recommend them to any LA facing issues with developers.’

‘Thrings’ rural planning team members have always been very approachable and effective in their advice to clients about planning and environmental matters. I have worked with Thrings for around 20 years and have no hesitation in recommending their services.’

‘From my experience dealing with Thrings’ planning team, I have seen how they collaborate with external membership organisations, offering their expert knowledge where appropriate in the agricultural and rural domain, which is a complex minefield of legislation.’

‘Fred Quartermain – is easy to deal with, professional, always at the end of the phone for a pre-instruction initial chat.’

‘I have worked with Hanna Virta, a partner at Tozers. I have always found her to be diligent, enthusiastic, outgoing, approachable and knowledgeable. You know she is committed to your cause and will go the extra mile in ensuring you get the best advice and support and helping to drive projects forward.’

‘Depth of sector and individual disciplines knowledge and experience – easy to engage with staff at all levels – thoughtful and accurate responses to queries – good response times – in-house collaboration on various subject matter.’

‘Hanna Virta consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism and expertise across a wide range of projects. Her tenacious and knowledgeable approach makes collaborating with her seamless and instills confidence in clients.’