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Contents
01 Our approach 02 Our planning and project development practice 03 How we can help you 04 Selected experience 07 Team profile 08 Our offices 01 OUR APPROACHOur approach
Watson, Farley & Williams is a leading
international law firm with offices in major
financial centres in Europe, Asia and the USA.
We have the skills to manage a wide range of corporate and finance transactions, and disputes, and to provide our clients with the high quality advice they require. We have teams which are integrated across legal disciplines and offices so that a consistent level of service can be provided on all matters, in each jurisdiction and in combination across borders. We continually invest in developing our expertise and reputation in the sectors we know best: Finance & Investment, Maritime, Energy, Natural Resources, Transport, Real Estate and ICT. We establish candid, open relationships with our clients and take the time to understand their businesses. We generally work in small, partner led teams where our sector knowledge and experience enable us to provide effective, commercially focused advice.Contents
01 Our approach 02 Our planning and project development practice 03 How we can help you 04 Selected experience 07 Team profile 08 Our offices 01 OUR APPROACHOur approach
Watson, Farley & Williams is a leading
international law firm with offices in major
financial centres in Europe, Asia and the USA.
We have the skills to manage a wide range of corporate and finance transactions, and disputes, and to provide our clients with the high quality advice they require. We have teams which are integrated across legal disciplines and offices so that a consistent level of service can be provided on all matters, in each jurisdiction and in combination across borders. We continually invest in developing our expertise and reputation in the sectors we know best: Finance & Investment, Maritime, Energy, Natural Resources, Transport, Real Estate and ICT. We establish candid, open relationships with our clients and take the time to understand their businesses. We generally work in small, partner led teams where our sector knowledge and experience enable us to provide effective, commercially focused advice.Our planning and project
development practice
02 OUR PLANNING AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU 03Our planning and project development practice
is based in London. It specialises in advising on,
and assisting, the grant of planning permissions
and other statutory development consents, for
both private and public sector clients, in respect
of major redevelopment proposals.
How we can help you
Multi‑disciplinary services Our lawyers are pragmatic, accessible and regularly advise separately, or alongside consultancy teams. We offer a multi‑disciplinary service covering a wide variety of public law issues. Our services include advising on matters such as: planning policy and the statutory adoption process managing and co‑ordinating the development consent process the scope/mix of development proposals the form and content of development consent applications change of use, and temporary use, of land consultation with statutory bodies and members of the public environmental impact assessment and appropriate assessment planning obligations the Community Infrastructure Levy planning conditions highway stopping up/diversion planning agreements, e.g. Section 106 Agreements, Section 38/278 Agreements compulsory purchase powers and the extinguishment of rights public inquiries associated with planning appeals, highway stopping up/diversion, compulsory purchase, and the examination in public of policy documents statutory challenges and judicial review (both claimant and defendant) probity of public law decision making disposals of publically owned land and associated Ministerial consents, e.g. former housing, education and school playing field land development obligations in sale/purchase agreements and joint venture agreements lending risk associated with development proposals other regulatory obligations. strategic and local highway projects, including bridge development redevelopment of listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments mixed‑use, residential‑led redevelopment proposals for 4000 new homes hotel and leisure development major retail and office development regeneration and redevelopment, including Enterprise Zones, and other Government‑led initiatives. Breadth of experience Our experience ranges from retail, residential and commercial‑led, mixed‑use urban regeneration schemes to infrastructure projects, including airport and energy related development. We have advised on: airport development in and around London LNG importation, regasification and storage facilities renewable energy development, including on/offshore wind, solar and biomass schemes electricity interconnectors between the UK and continental Europe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Our planning and project
development practice
02 OUR PLANNING AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU 03Our planning and project development practice
is based in London. It specialises in advising on,
and assisting, the grant of planning permissions
and other statutory development consents, for
both private and public sector clients, in respect
of major redevelopment proposals.
How we can help you
Multi‑disciplinary services Our lawyers are pragmatic, accessible and regularly advise separately, or alongside consultancy teams. We offer a multi‑disciplinary service covering a wide variety of public law issues. Our services include advising on matters such as: planning policy and the statutory adoption process managing and co‑ordinating the development consent process the scope/mix of development proposals the form and content of development consent applications change of use, and temporary use, of land consultation with statutory bodies and members of the public environmental impact assessment and appropriate assessment planning obligations the Community Infrastructure Levy planning conditions highway stopping up/diversion planning agreements, e.g. Section 106 Agreements, Section 38/278 Agreements compulsory purchase powers and the extinguishment of rights public inquiries associated with planning appeals, highway stopping up/diversion, compulsory purchase, and the examination in public of policy documents statutory challenges and judicial review (both claimant and defendant) probity of public law decision making disposals of publically owned land and associated Ministerial consents, e.g. former housing, education and school playing field land development obligations in sale/purchase agreements and joint venture agreements lending risk associated with development proposals other regulatory obligations. strategic and local highway projects, including bridge development redevelopment of listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments mixed‑use, residential‑led redevelopment proposals for 4000 new homes hotel and leisure development major retail and office development regeneration and redevelopment, including Enterprise Zones, and other Government‑led initiatives. Breadth of experience Our experience ranges from retail, residential and commercial‑led, mixed‑use urban regeneration schemes to infrastructure projects, including airport and energy related development. We have advised on: airport development in and around London LNG importation, regasification and storage facilities renewable energy development, including on/offshore wind, solar and biomass schemes electricity interconnectors between the UK and continental Europe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >04 SELECTED EXPERIENCE SELECTED EXPERIENCE 05
Selected experience
Airport development Advised on the redevelopment of London Southend Airport, and London Oxford (Kidlington) Airport. Compulsory purchase Advised London Thames Gateway Development Corporation on the creation of a new linear park, footpath and footbridges between the River Thames and the 2012 Olympic Park. Development agreements/obligations Advised Burberry Group plc in relation to the development obligations associated with the relocation of its London HQ to Horseferry House, adjacent to MI5’s Thames House, and other London based premises. Development agreements/obligations Advised London Borough of Hackney in relation to development obligations associated with the redevelopment of the Woodberry Down Estate. Development agreements/obligations Advised Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead in relation to development obligations associated with the proposed Kings Triangle development. Disposal of public land Advised London Borough of Hackney in relation to the disposal and redevelopment of its land at Dalston Junction, pursuant to a joint venture agreement between the Council, the London Development Agency, Transport for London and Barratt Homes. Energy development Advising DONG Energy in relation to a Development Consent Order for a 750 MW extension to the Walney Offshore Windfarm. Energy development Advised National Grid on the BritNed Interconnector, and the Phase 3 extension of its LNG importation, regasification and storage facilities at the Isle of Grain, Kent. Legal challenge Advised Furniture Village on making a claim for judicial review in relation to planning decisions affecting its premises. Legal challenge Advised the local planning authority in the successful defence of two claims for judicial review in the Court of Appeal in relation to the redevelopment of London Southend Airport. Disposal of public land Advised Croydon Council’s local asset backed vehicle in relation to the disposal and redevelopment of school playing fields. Energy development Advising DONG Energy in relation to the development of Phase 2 of London Array offshore wind farm in the Thames Estruary. Commercial development Advised Goodman in relation to obtaining planning permission for riverside redevelopment proposals in Hammersmith comprising office space, residential accommodation, café and retail space and a bespoke water sports facility. Compulsory purchase Advised the London Borough of Hackney in relation to the compulsory acquisition and subsequent redevelopment of the Woodberry Down housing estate by Berkeley Homes. Energy development Advised RES in relation to an 11.5 MW onshore wind farm development. Energy development Advised SunEdison in relation to a 50 MW solar park. Highway Development Advised on the compulsory purchase of land for the Medway Valley Crossing road bridge. Hotel development Advised the owners on redevelopment proposals for the Berkeley Hotel, Claridge’s and the Connaught Hotel. Energy development Advised two government bodies in relation to the DCO application for Hinkley Point C. Historic building redevelopment Advised Harrods in relation to listed building matters associated with its store in Knightsbridge. Historic building development Advised Historic Royal Palaces on general planning, listed building and scheduled monument matters concerning Hampton Court Palace, the Tower of London and the redevelopment proposals for Kensington Palace. Highway development Advised Muse Developments on stopping up of parts of the strategic highway network in Reading in order to enable redevelopment proposals in the town centre. Highway development Advised Halton Borough Council in relation to environmental impact assessment and appropriate assessment issues associated with a proposed new strategic road bridge across the River Mersey, near the Mersey Special Protection Area. Highway development Advised Sainsburyʹs Supermarkets Ltd in relation to a highway related compulsory purchase order.04 SELECTED EXPERIENCE SELECTED EXPERIENCE 05
Selected experience
Airport development Advised on the redevelopment of London Southend Airport, and London Oxford (Kidlington) Airport. Compulsory purchase Advised London Thames Gateway Development Corporation on the creation of a new linear park, footpath and footbridges between the River Thames and the 2012 Olympic Park. Development agreements/obligations Advised Burberry Group plc in relation to the development obligations associated with the relocation of its London HQ to Horseferry House, adjacent to MI5’s Thames House, and other London based premises. Development agreements/obligations Advised London Borough of Hackney in relation to development obligations associated with the redevelopment of the Woodberry Down Estate. Development agreements/obligations Advised Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead in relation to development obligations associated with the proposed Kings Triangle development. Disposal of public land Advised London Borough of Hackney in relation to the disposal and redevelopment of its land at Dalston Junction, pursuant to a joint venture agreement between the Council, the London Development Agency, Transport for London and Barratt Homes. Energy development Advising DONG Energy in relation to a Development Consent Order for a 750 MW extension to the Walney Offshore Windfarm. Energy development Advised National Grid on the BritNed Interconnector, and the Phase 3 extension of its LNG importation, regasification and storage facilities at the Isle of Grain, Kent. Legal challenge Advised Furniture Village on making a claim for judicial review in relation to planning decisions affecting its premises. Legal challenge Advised the local planning authority in the successful defence of two claims for judicial review in the Court of Appeal in relation to the redevelopment of London Southend Airport. Disposal of public land Advised Croydon Council’s local asset backed vehicle in relation to the disposal and redevelopment of school playing fields. Energy development Advising DONG Energy in relation to the development of Phase 2 of London Array offshore wind farm in the Thames Estruary. Commercial development Advised Goodman in relation to obtaining planning permission for riverside redevelopment proposals in Hammersmith comprising office space, residential accommodation, café and retail space and a bespoke water sports facility. Compulsory purchase Advised the London Borough of Hackney in relation to the compulsory acquisition and subsequent redevelopment of the Woodberry Down housing estate by Berkeley Homes. Energy development Advised RES in relation to an 11.5 MW onshore wind farm development. Energy development Advised SunEdison in relation to a 50 MW solar park. Highway Development Advised on the compulsory purchase of land for the Medway Valley Crossing road bridge. Hotel development Advised the owners on redevelopment proposals for the Berkeley Hotel, Claridge’s and the Connaught Hotel. Energy development Advised two government bodies in relation to the DCO application for Hinkley Point C. Historic building redevelopment Advised Harrods in relation to listed building matters associated with its store in Knightsbridge. Historic building development Advised Historic Royal Palaces on general planning, listed building and scheduled monument matters concerning Hampton Court Palace, the Tower of London and the redevelopment proposals for Kensington Palace. Highway development Advised Muse Developments on stopping up of parts of the strategic highway network in Reading in order to enable redevelopment proposals in the town centre. Highway development Advised Halton Borough Council in relation to environmental impact assessment and appropriate assessment issues associated with a proposed new strategic road bridge across the River Mersey, near the Mersey Special Protection Area. Highway development Advised Sainsburyʹs Supermarkets Ltd in relation to a highway related compulsory purchase order.06 SELECTED EXPERIENCE TEAM PROFILE 07 Minerals & waste development Advised Mohamed al Fayed on proposals for the extraction of oil, chalk and sand, and the infill of inert waste, at sites in Surrey, and the associated environmental impacts. Residential development Advised a multi‑national business in relation to a 220‑ dwelling, mixed use development. Planning policy Advised Mohamed al Fayed and the Oxted & Limpsfield Residents Group on the Surrey Minerals Plan examination in public. Port development Advised a land owner in relation to the master planning of expanded port facilities, warehousing and distribution space. Residential‑led, mixed use development Advised Fairview New Homes on the strategy and planning agreements for the development of Colindale Hospital, in north London, to deliver 700 dwellings, community uses, an apart‑ hotel and railway station improvements. Residential‑led, mixed use development Advised Grosvenor in relation to planning and listed building issues associated with the redevelopment and refurbishment of luxury residential accommodation in Mayfair. Minerals & waste development Advised Cory Environmental in relation to a waste transfer station, including a materials recycling facility. Residential‑led, mixed use development Advised Oracle Homes in relation to the residential‑ led redevelopment of a former university campus located in the green belt. Retail development Advised Harrods in relation to obtaining planning permission for a pavement café, the implementation of planning permissions to preserve development opportunities, listed building consents, and highways issues affecting access to its premises. Retail development Advised Sainsburyʹs Supermarkets Ltd on numerous new store and store extension proposals across the country.
Team profile
Francesca De Vita Associate London [email protected] +44 20 7814 8025 Mike Kruger Associate London [email protected] +44 020 7863 8929 Gabriel Davies Associate London [email protected] +44 20 7814 8000 Peter Cole Associate London [email protected] +44 20 7863 8910 Gareth Phillips Partner and Head of Planning & Project Development London [email protected] +44 20 7863 8925 Mixed‑use development Advised a London Borough in relation to a public inquiry for a mixed use development, including 650 residential units, and a related development agreement. Sports Development Advised a Championship football club on the compulsory purchase of land for its new training facility.06 SELECTED EXPERIENCE TEAM PROFILE 07 Minerals & waste development Advised Mohamed al Fayed on proposals for the extraction of oil, chalk and sand, and the infill of inert waste, at sites in Surrey, and the associated environmental impacts. Residential development Advised a multi‑national business in relation to a 220‑ dwelling, mixed use development. Planning policy Advised Mohamed al Fayed and the Oxted & Limpsfield Residents Group on the Surrey Minerals Plan examination in public. Port development Advised a land owner in relation to the master planning of expanded port facilities, warehousing and distribution space. Residential‑led, mixed use development Advised Fairview New Homes on the strategy and planning agreements for the development of Colindale Hospital, in north London, to deliver 700 dwellings, community uses, an apart‑ hotel and railway station improvements. Residential‑led, mixed use development Advised Grosvenor in relation to planning and listed building issues associated with the redevelopment and refurbishment of luxury residential accommodation in Mayfair. Minerals & waste development Advised Cory Environmental in relation to a waste transfer station, including a materials recycling facility. Residential‑led, mixed use development Advised Oracle Homes in relation to the residential‑ led redevelopment of a former university campus located in the green belt. Retail development Advised Harrods in relation to obtaining planning permission for a pavement café, the implementation of planning permissions to preserve development opportunities, listed building consents, and highways issues affecting access to its premises. Retail development Advised Sainsburyʹs Supermarkets Ltd on numerous new store and store extension proposals across the country.
Team profile
Francesca De Vita Associate London [email protected] +44 20 7814 8025 Mike Kruger Associate London [email protected] +44 020 7863 8929 Gabriel Davies Associate London [email protected] +44 20 7814 8000 Peter Cole Associate London [email protected] +44 20 7863 8910 Gareth Phillips Partner and Head of Planning & Project Development London [email protected] +44 20 7863 8925 Mixed‑use development Advised a London Borough in relation to a public inquiry for a mixed use development, including 650 residential units, and a related development agreement. Sports Development Advised a Championship football club on the compulsory purchase of land for its new training facility.08 OUR OFFICES OUR OFFICES 09
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