Compulsory purchase of land and buildings is a necessary but often disruptive tool in delivering the infrastructure and regeneration necessary to maintain our national and local economies.

GL Hearn have a team dedicated to this complex and controversial area providing practical, expert advice to those using compulsory purchase powers and to those experiencing the effects.

We believe this gives us the insight to provide the best advice to our clients and achieve realistic, workable solutions whether our client is acquiring land or subject to acquisition. Whichever side of the fence, our paramount concern is to help our client through the process, avoid the pitfalls and get the right compensation settlement and the best result for them. Whether this is getting back to running their business successfully or delivering their scheme with the minimum risk or delay, our advice is aimed at understanding and achieving our client's goal.

Our Services:

• Promoting CPOs and other Orders
• Objecting to CPOs and other Orders
• Advice to acquiring authorities & developers & on budget costs
• Advice on how to vary the scheme to & minimise the impact
• Blight Notice Advice
• Negotiating compensation for land taken & disturbance
• Compensation where no land is taken
• Lands Tribunal & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Are you affected by or concerned about Crossrail? Our Compulsory Purchase experts will be able to give you the guidance you need to protect your interests effectively.Find out more (PDF 200KB)