Thrings set to navigate the landscape of development at Bristol seminar

Seizing the opportunities and overcoming the obstacles in the development world is the focus of the latest seminar organised by Thrings Solicitors.

The free-to-attend event, which is set to bring together experts from across the region’s development sector, will take place at The Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol on Tuesday, 30 January from 8am to 10am.

Opening the seminar will be Prof Chris Willmore, Cabinet Member for Planning, Regeneration and Infrastructure at South Gloucestershire Council, and Professor of Sustainability and Law at the University of Bristol.

As keynote speaker, Prof Willmore is set to discuss how South Gloucestershire’s new draft Local Plan relates to both residential and commercial development, as well as the Net Zero and Environmental strategies that the Council is leading on.

The agenda for the seminar is also set to include talks from:

• Natalia Sokolov and Alastair Govier, Partners in the Thrings Construction and Dispute Resolution teams, on pitfalls and tips relating to construction contracts;
• Lorraine Neve, Senior Associate in the Thrings Planning and Environment team on the latest changes in planning and the impacts on development;
• Michael Tatters and Simon McIlroy, Partner and Legal Director in the Thrings Property Litigation team, on overcoming legal obstacles to development sites;
• Rebecca Dixon, Legal Director in the Thrings Commercial Property team, on overage in development.

Ros Trotman, Thrings’ Head of Development of Land and chair of the seminar, said: “Developers are faced with fresh challenges every day in bringing their projects to fruition and we look forward to bringing together interested parties from across the sector for this event to consider how best those challenges can be overcome.

“We are pleased to welcome Professor Willmore to speak at the event who will also be able to provide valuable insight into the priorities and objectives of South Gloucestershire Council and how developers can work alongside them to deliver new homes and infrastructure.”

To find out more about the seminar and how to sign up, visit the event page on the Thrings website.

Thrings’ Development of Land lawyers are experienced specialists in all aspects of the built environment, working with landowners, developers and businesses to achieve their goals. The firm continues to be recognised at a national level having been recognised by both the prestigious Chambers and Legal 500 directories across areas including construction, planning, environment and real estate.

To find out how they can assist in the success of your development project, get in touch.