Bob is a specialist planning lawyer with over 25 years’ experience. He has also held senior positions in local government including the post of City Solicitor and Monitoring Officer at Leeds City Council. He specialises in large scale regeneration and infrastructure projects including the use of compulsory purchase (CPO) powers.
Recent experience includes advising Calderdale Council on the delivery of two garden suburbs which will provide 3,000 homes.
Before joining Shoosmiths in 2021 Bob was a Partner at Weightmans LLP. He is a Legal Associate of the RTPI. He also writes on planning issues including a regular column on legal issues for the Town and Country Planning Association.