Raj specialises in all aspects of compulsory purchase law and is particularly well-known for his expertise in contested land compensation proceedings and in infrastructure planning. Before joining Town, Raj led Pinsent Masons’ compulsory purchase team for three years having previously spent ten years at Eversheds. Raj is an elected member of the national committee of the Compulsory Purchase Association and is ranked in Chambers Directory.

Experience:

Claims against HS2
Acting on a number of high value claims Including for Freightliner, IM Group, Canfield, Curzon Park, Booker Group and Grinsaem including in relation to certificates of appropriate alternative development.

Car Giant
Assisting Car Giant in successfully objecting to the OPDC’s proposals to develop its land.

East West Rail
Acting for a number of landowners in objecting to Network Rail’s proposals and negotiating agreements to protect their interests.

Compulsory Purchase Orders
Acting for a number of developers and acquiring authorities in promoting CPOs, including negotiation of site assembly agreements and securing confirmation following inquiry.

London Development Agency/Greater London Authority
Promoting the Olympics CPO and acting on compensation claims arising from it.

Transport for London
Advising on securing and implementing powers for various projects including the East London Line Extension and the Silvertown Tunnel and on landmark compensation claims including Spirerose and Urban Edge.