Cornerstone Barristers bolsters planning team with Grant arrival

Edward Grant, a specialist in public, planning and environmental law, has joined Cornerstone Barristers.

Grant has a particular focus on substantial housing developments and a noted expertise in planning enforcement matters and planning-related prosecutions.

He regularly represents a wide range of clients, including developers, local authorities and interested third parties at planning inquiries.

Grant is also the co-author of Planning Enforcement, a comprehensive guide to planning enforcement in practice published by Wildy & Sons.

Elizabeth Woodman, Chief Executive of Cornerstone Barristers, said: “Edward’s extensive planning experience will make him an invaluable addition to the team.

“Edward joins at an exciting time for Chambers with the recent announcement of three new silks. This follows a successful 12 months during which we refurbished our premises and appointed a new Senior Clerk.”

Grant said: “These are clearly exciting times for Cornerstone and I am delighted to be joining their impressive and dynamic planning team.”