Professional background
I specialise in a wide range of planning, compulsory purchase, listed buildings, highways and public law matters; with a particular emphasis on logistics, development including mixed use regeneration, leisure, retail and infrastructure projects. I have extensive judicial review experience which includes hearings in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
Awards & recognition
Chambers
Really impressive planning lawyer who is particularly strong on giving tactical advice and very good at explaining legal and technical details to the client in a straightforward manner.
Legal 500 UK 2021, Planning
Christopher Stanwell is easy to deal with and has good knowledge of the law in relation to the political environment, which is important in this area. He is also well plugged in on latest developments
Authored pieces
Real Estate
Insight
Fieldfisher's Planning and Infrastructure team roundup 2024
13.12.2024
As we wrap up 2024, our team reflects on a dynamic year in planning law. From ambitious government proposals to build 1.5 million homes and the biodiversity net gain (BNG) statutory regime coming into force to significant landmark decisions, this year has been anything but quiet in our field. Looking ahead, 2025 promises to be equally eventful with new legislation and policy revisions on the horizon. Here, we review some key topics from 2024 and what to expect in the coming year.
Lawyers I've worked with
What others say…
Really impressive planning lawyer who is particularly strong on giving tactical advice and very good at explaining legal and technical details to the client in a straightforward manner.
Christopher Stanwell is easy to deal with and has good knowledge of the law in relation to the political environment, which is important in this area. He is also well plugged in on latest developments