Jacob Burton
Senior Associate
Jacob specialises in consenting of major energy and infrastructure projects, including offshore wind, utility scale solar and water infrastructure, and all aspects related to the development, maintenance and upgrade of rail and ports. Jacob is also experienced in compulsory purchase orders and compensation claims.
Jacob regularly acts for developers and infrastructure providers on environmental and planning issues for major energy and infrastructure projects, from preliminary design through to project delivery. He also advises on compulsory purchase orders and compensation claims. Jacob works closely with project and technical consultant teams and provides strategic advice on engagement with stakeholders, regulatory bodies and interested parties. As an experienced litigator, he has regularly appeared before examining authorities and in court on planning issues.
Jacob is also experienced in large scale residential and commercial development, assisting clients with securing planning permissions and providing strategic advice to enable project delivery.
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