Whether you are a landowner, occupier, acquiring authority or someone with an affected interest, the right advice can make all the difference.
Specialist support from strategy to settlement
Our national compulsory purchase and compensation specialists help clients understand their position, protect their interests and move forward with confidence. We advise on the acquisition of land and rights needed to deliver major infrastructure projects, bringing together practical experience in land assembly, compensation, valuation and land rights.
Managing risk across major projects
We work across sectors where compulsory purchase powers and statutory processes are often required, including road, rail, airports, energy generation, district heating, nuclear power and flood alleviation. Our role is to make the process clearer, manage risk and help you reach the right outcome.
How we can help:
- Easements, leases and wayleave negotiations for utility and infrastructure projects
- Property cost estimates for scheme budgeting and business cases
- Licences and other temporary rights over land
- Land and rights acquisition advice and management
- Land assembly strategies
- Valuation advice for land, property and compensation matters
- Blight notices and related advice
- Applications to non-statutory property purchase schemes
- Negotiations with acquiring authorities and affected parties
- Objections, public inquiries and select committee appearances
- Expert witness advice, including Upper Tribunal applications
- Full compensation claim management
- Guidance on Compulsory Purchase Orders, Development Consent Orders and other statutory powers
