LLG Midlands Regional Meeting - 17th September 2025
The focus of this meeting will be on Planning in relation to the Court of Appeal Ruling on the Bell Hotel and use of injunctions. Why the council brought the case, what the ruling said, what this means for other councils and can the council make a direct application to the Supreme Court now the appeal has been refused.
We will be joined for this meeting by Rory Stacey from Trowers & Hamlins who will go into detail on:
This is a members event for anyone working or living in the Midlands Region and is a free benefit as part of your membership. This will take place on Zoom.
Please book on to secure your spot.
Rory specialises in all aspects of planning, highways and compulsory purchase law.
Before joining Trowers & Hamlins, Rory worked across both the private and public sectors, most recently as the Principal Planning & Corporate Lawyer for the London Borough of Hillingdon.
Rory has a wealth of experience having lead on a wide range of major development and regeneration schemes including mixed-use developments, large-scale housing schemes, commercial developments as well as infrastructure projects. Negotiating complex S106 and Highways Agreements, dealing with compulsory purchase orders, and mitigating the risks on planning applications - Rory is able to advise on planning, highways and compulsory purchase matters from start to finish.
Rory also has extensive experience in contentious planning, having acted as advocate in a wide range of planning inquiries and appeals. He has a wealth of experience in advising on judicial review claims in the High Court, acting for both claimants and defendants.
Rory is recommended in The Legal 500 2015.
Michael is a Partner and leads the Property Litigation team in the Trowers & Hamlins Birmingham office.
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