Development and Regeneration

Regenerating the way to better places and spaces

Knowing where and how to start a regeneration programme is a common stumbling block for local authorities who are already having to make tough decisions when it comes to resources. But doing nothing is no longer an option.

With redevelopment projects being seen as a ‘nice-to-do’ rather than essential to the survival of local amenities, and brownfield sites being left untouched, it is no wonder why so many towns and cities aren’t reaching their full potential. By failing to breathe new life into town centres and other leisure and community spaces, interest will continue to push away from local hubs if action isn’t taken with urgency.

With specialist support – from land acquisition and planning, through to procurement, construction and governance – local councils are able to take back their community spaces with future-proofed redevelopment programmes that bring economic, social and environmental prosperity back to local areas

Our approach

By working exclusively with local authorities, we are able to plan, execute and deliver seamless regeneration programmes.

With a deep understanding of your markets and an eye on the legislation that impacts you the most, we’re able to guide you through all legal and commercial aspects of the planned transformation.

We advise on the legal aspects of real estate development and urban regeneration projects. This includes site acquisition, planning applications, building contracts, development agreements and legal issues related to construction and disposal of property. We collaborate with developers, landowners, investors, and other stakeholders to navigate the complex legal landscape of these projects.

To support our local authority partners, we have developed a toolkit that aims to support every stage of the regeneration process, from objective setting and good governance, through to construction and delivery.

As experts within our field, we act on significant, complex and high-profile development, regeneration and infrastructure projects for the public sector across England and Wales – supporting local government in creating new and exciting places and spaces.   

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