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Morag Ellis QC is widely recognised as an expert in planning and local government law. She maintains a regular private development client base alongside many public sector clients such as utility companies, and a wide range of Local Authorities in England and Wales. Morag is regularly engaged at an early stage by clients to assess strategic pre application options, as well as being retained to assist once the appeal process is underway. Recent inquires cover topics such as residential development, retail sites, windfarms, major compulsory purchase and regeneration schemes and airports. She is also regularly instructed to advise on and appear in Judicial Review and statutory appeal proceedings in the High Court. Morag has a specialist practice in town and village greens applications having dealt with numerous public inquires into applications, along with her regular work in the areas of highways, compensation and land drainage. Alongside her strong English practice, Morag enjoys a constant presence in Wales and is an expert on the existing and developing legislative and policy framework in the two jurisdictions.

Morag Ellis is the Vice Chairman of the Planning and Environmental Bar Association (PEBA)

What the press say

The Chambers Guide
(2009) “Direct, clear and utterly reliable” and (2008) “great intellectual abilities” “nothing short of the best” and “always does a splendid job”

The Legal 500
(2009) rated "particularly highly for her procedural knowledge" and (2007) “highly rated by her peers, her work is broad and shows flexibility of thought and approach”

Planning Magazine 2010
Ranked as one of the highest rated planning silks and specifically noted for her Development Plans and Environment work.

Planning Magazine 2009
Ranked in the top 10 planning silks at the bar, “Best of the past five years’ planning silk appointments. She is indefatigable in assessing all aspects of the client’s case.”

Recent Clients Include;

Anglian Water
Barratt Homes
Charles Church
The Co-Operative Group
Fairlake Properties
Findon Urban Lofts
Goldcrest Homes
Helical Bar
Higgins Homes
Marks and Spencer
Persimmon Homes
Prudential Assurance
Rock One
Taylor Wimpey
Tesco Stores

Contact

For further information about Morag Ellis’s practice, availability and fees, please contact her clerk Stuart Pullum at spullum@2-3gis.co.uk or on 0207 242 4986.

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