Direct Access Barrister

Kevin Leigh

I bring expertise & experience to achieve the best outcome. I work hands-on, quickly, add practical value & go the extra mile. I am available by phone, email & video conferencing to suit. I was an early provider of public/direct access work.

I have been a barrister since 1986, regularly working directly with clients since 2006. I am also a qualified mediator. Outside the Bar, I was the planning director of a property development company & remain involved with my own property development.

Area of Law

Planning and Environmental

I am instructed in development ranging from residential matters (from one-off to estate schemes) through to commercial/industrial sites (such as retail, office, leisure and hotel projects) as well as traveller cases. I appear at public inquiries and hearings on planning and enforcement appeals as well as development plan examinations; and act in both the criminal and civil courts in relation to planning law cases.

Property

I deal with all land law disputes including between neighbours as well as those arising from property development. I cover issues involving boundaries, rights of way, trespass and nuisance, restrictive covenants, hedgerows, high hedges and trees, and connected matters reviewing local authorities’ conduct.

What sort of work do I do?

I specialise in planning & land law including judicial review. I appear in court & tribunals as well as mediations. I cover all aspects of land development, boundary disputes, rights of way, trespass & nuisance, restrictive covenants, hedges & trees.

Who do I work for?

My clients are individuals, groups, businesses and local authorities across England and Wales.

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