Matt trained at Pinsent Masons LLP where he qualified as an Infrastructure Projects and Concessions solicitor. Matt gained experience advising large contractor clients in relation to highways and street lighting PFI projects, offshore wind projects, transport projects and large-scale building developments.
After a year as a Projects solicitor, Matt moved to Town and has experience advising a variety of clients on complex mixed-use planning applications, infrastructure projects, section 106 agreements, compliance with planning conditions, planning appeal proceedings and judicial reviews. He also advises on planning enforcement, environmental impact assessments and CIL agreements.
Experience:
Canary Wharf Group
Advising Canary Wharf Group in relation to a ‘drop-in’ student accommodation application within the context of a wider masterplan outline planning permission.
CIT Group
Advising CIT in relation to planning strategy for two office developments in the London Borough of Islington, negotiating section 106 agreements and securing planning consent.
Negotiating section 106 agreement and advising in relation to mayoral call-in of Vinegar Yard.
Art-Invest
Advising Art-Invest in relation to securing planning permission for a large commercial development in Canada Water. Negotiating a complex section 106 agreement, navigating the relevance of third-party land.
PLATFORM_
Advising Platform_ in relation to a planning application for a large build to rent development in Milton Keynes.
St William Homes (Berkeley Group)
Negotiating section 106 agreement, CIL agreement and deed of indemnity for a mixed-use development on a gasholder site in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
London City Airport
Advising the airport in relation to its latest planning application for development.
Legal & General
Providing strategic advice in relation to land draw down requirements and managing site-wide planning compliance for large development site.
Pocket Living
Providing planning advice and negotiating section 106 agreements on several 100% affordable residential schemes in London.