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Aardvark Planning Law joins HCR Law
Specialist planning and environmental law firm, Aardvark Planning Law, has joined HCR Law’s national Planning, Highways and Environment team.
Sebastian Charles and Jane Burgess join HCR as Partners based in the Central England office in Northampton.
With a combined 50 years’ experience in the planning sector, Charles and Burgess advise on all aspects of planning and environmental law, acting for landowners and developers, including quoted companies, private companies, funds, venture capital-backed enterprises and private individuals, as well as public sector clients.
Charles said: “We’re delighted to join HCR Law. This move presents exciting opportunities for our existing clients, who will now benefit from HCR’s regional network and London office, while continuing to receive the same high-quality personal service they have come to expect from us.”
Burgess added: “We have known HCR for years and have collaborated on many projects. We believe they are an excellent fit for meeting our clients’ needs.”
Mark Carter, Head of Specialist Real Estate at HCR, said: “We’re pleased to have agreed this move with Aardvark and to welcome Sebastian and Jane to our team. Their extensive experience in planning and environmental law further strengthens our offer to clients.”
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