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Patrick Robinson

A partner in the firm's planning unit. Solicitor advocate in the civil courts specialising in all planning issues including negotiation on planning and other infrastructure agreements and appearing as an advocate at planning inquiries; recent projects have included advising Isle of Anglesey on the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station application and has appeared as advocate in a number of planning inquiries for energy developments. Lectures regularly on planning and compulsory purchase topics to planning professionals. · Burges Salmon LLP

EnglandPlanning, Compulsory Purchase

About

Partner in Burges Salmon’s planning unit and a solicitor advocate in the civil courts specialising in planning, negotiation of planning and infrastructure agreements, and advocacy at planning inquiries. Joined Burges Salmon in 1990 and became partner in 1995; advised the Isle of Anglesey on the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station application and regularly lectures on planning and compulsory purchase topics.

Practice areas

PlanningCompulsory PurchaseInfrastructure & Project DevelopmentEnergy & Natural ResourcesLitigationPublic / Administrative Law

Office

Expertise

Nuclear and other energy developmentsLocal government planningInfrastructure agreementsPlanning inquiries and advocacyCompulsory purchase

Education

  • LLB Hons.

Admissions

  • Qualified as a solicitor (1988)
  • Solicitor advocate (civil courts)