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2 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

3 OUR APPROACH 01 Our 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. Watson, Farley & Williams UK Planning & Project Development

4 02 OURPLANNINGANDPROJECTDEVELOPMENTPRACTICE Ourplanningandproject developmentpractice Ourplanning andprojectdevelopmentpractice isbasedinlondon.itspecialisesinadvisingon, andassisting,thegrantofplanningpermissions andotherstatutorydevelopmentconsents,for bothprivateandpublicsectorclients,inrespect ofmajorredevelopmentproposals. Breadthofexperience Ourexperiencerangesfromretail,residentialand commercial led,mixed useurbanregenerationschemesto infrastructureprojects,includingairportandenergy relateddevelopment. Wehaveadvisedon: airportdevelopmentinandaroundlondon LNGimportation,regasificationandstoragefacilities renewableenergydevelopment,includingon/offshore wind,solarandbiomassschemes electricityinterconnectorsbetweentheukand continentaleurope strategicandlocalhighwayprojects,includingbridge development redevelopmentoflistedbuildingsandscheduledancient monuments mixed use,residential ledredevelopmentproposalsfor 4000newhomes hotel andleisuredevelopment majorretail andofficedevelopment regenerationandredevelopment,includingenterprise Zones,andotherGovernment ledinitiatives.

5 HOWWECANHELPYOU 03 Howwecanhelpyou Multi disciplinaryservices Ourlawyersarepragmatic,accessibleandregularlyadvise separately,oralongsideconsultancyteams.weoffera multi disciplinaryservicecoveringawidevarietyof publiclawissues.ourservicesincludeadvisingonmatters suchas: planningpolicyandthestatutoryadoptionprocess managingandco ordinatingthedevelopmentconsent process thescope/mixofdevelopmentproposals theformandcontentofdevelopmentconsentapplications changeofuse,andtemporaryuse,ofland consultationwithstatutorybodiesandmembersofthe public environmentalimpactassessmentandappropriate assessment planningobligations thecommunityinfrastructurelevy planningconditions highwaystoppingup/diversion planningagreements,e.g.section106agreements,section 38/278Agreements compulsorypurchasepowersandtheextinguishmentof rights publicinquiriesassociatedwithplanningappeals, highwaystoppingup/diversion,compulsorypurchase, andtheexaminationinpublicofpolicydocuments statutorychallengesandjudicialreview(bothclaimant anddefendant) probityofpubliclawdecisionmaking disposalsofpublicallyownedlandandassociated Ministerialconsents,e.g.formerhousing,educationand schoolplayingfieldland developmentobligationsinsale/purchaseagreementsand jointventureagreements lendingriskassociatedwithdevelopmentproposals otherregulatoryobligations. Watson,Farley&Williams UKPlanning&ProjectDevelopment

6 04 SELECTED EXPERIENCE Selected experience Airport development Advised on the redevelopment of London Southend Airport, and London Oxford (Kidlington) Airport. 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. 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 Croydon Council s local asset backed vehicle in relation to the disposal and redevelopment of school playing fields. 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 the development of Phase 2 of London Array offshore wind farm in the Thames Estruary. Energy development Energy development Advising DONG Energy in relation to a Development Consent Order for a 750 MW extension to the Walney Offshore Windfarm. 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.

7 SELECTED EXPERIENCE 05 Energy development Advised SunEdison in relation to a 50 MW solar park. Energy development Advised two government bodies in relation to the DCO application for Hinkley Point C. Energy development Advised RES in relation to an 11.5 MW onshore wind farm development. Highway Development Advised on the compulsory purchase of land for the Medway Valley Crossing road bridge. 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. 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. 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. Historic building redevelopment Advised Harrods in relation to listed building matters associated with its store in Knightsbridge. Hotel development Advised the owners on redevelopment proposals for the Berkeley Hotel, Claridge s and the Connaught Hotel. 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. Watson, Farley & Williams UK Planning & Project Development

8 06 SELECTED EXPERIENCE Minerals & waste development Advised Cory Environmental in relation to a waste transfer station, including a materials recycling facility. 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. 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. 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 development Advised a multi national business in relation to a 220 dwelling, mixed use development. 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. Residential led, mixed use development Advised Oracle Homes in relation to the residentialled redevelopment of a former university campus located in the green belt. 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 aparthotel and railway station improvements. Retail development Advised Sainsburyʹs Supermarkets Ltd on numerous new store and store extension proposals across the country. 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. Sports Development Advised a Championship football club on the compulsory purchase of land for its new training facility.

9 TEAM PROFILE 07 Team profile Gareth Phillips Partner and Head of Planning & Project Development London Gabriel Davies Associate London Peter Cole Associate London Francesca De Vita Associate London Mike Kruger Associate London Watson, Farley & Williams UK Planning & Project Development

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