Specialist Land & Property Advisory for Local Authorities

We work with local authorities and public bodies to provide strategic advice on land rights, acquisitions, compensation, and governance obligations. Our services support legal compliance, enable regeneration and infrastructure delivery, and ensure best value in land transactions.

🔹 Best Value Appraisals & Strategic Disposals

We provide advice and reports that help authorities meet their statutory duty to achieve best value under Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972, as well as under the Charities Act and other public asset frameworks:

Valuation and appraisal of proposed disposals
Supporting evidence for internal governance or external audit
Structuring of easements, wayleaves, and title disposals
Guidance on overage, clawback, and retention of rights

Our reporting is clear, proportionate, and aligned with governance requirements.

🔹 Easements & Wayleaves

We advise authorities managing infrastructure requests, site constraints, and third-party access rights:

Structuring and valuation of new land rights
Compensation strategy for infrastructure or service corridors
Review of legacy wayleaves or statutory rights
Input into agreements linked to regeneration or community assets

We help you retain control of your land while enabling delivery.

🔹 Land Assembly & Compulsory Purchase

We assist authorities with acquiring land and rights through both voluntary and statutory means:

Strategy for land assembly in regeneration or infrastructure contexts
Implementation and project management of CPOs
Stakeholder engagement and compensation negotiations
Section 226 and Section 203 advice where relevant

Our input supports transparency, delivery, and stakeholder trust.

🔹 Renewable Energy Land Strategy

We support authorities exploring or progressing renewable energy schemes across their estate:

Site feasibility for solar, wind, or BESS deployment
Developer selection, heads of terms, and lease negotiation
Long-term value structuring for public ownership or income
Independent viability advice for Cabinet or Committee decisions

We act solely for you, not developers, and can provide reporting suitable for public record.

🔹 Restrictive Covenants & Title Constraints

We advise authorities both imposing and releasing restrictions on land:

Title reviews and enforceability assessment
Strategy for managing applications to discharge or vary covenants
Valuation of benefits or burdens linked to covenants
Support for negotiations with affected third parties

This can support wider regeneration, disposal or land repurposing goals.

🔹 Dispute Resolution & Negotiation Support

We help local authorities resolve land and property issues involving third parties or statutory undertakers:

Boundary, access and encroachment matters
Advice on infrastructure interference and land rights disputes
Input into legal correspondence or position statements
Support for Tribunal preparation or mediation

We approach disputes pragmatically and in line with public law context.

Need Specialist Support with a Land or Property Matter?

We provide strategic advice and technical reporting to help local authorities manage risk, secure value, and deliver responsibly. Get in touch to see how we can support your project or transaction.