Mark Challis

Partner, Broadfield

Partner
Broadfield

  • Partner with 20+ years of experience in planning law.
  • Recognised expert on large commercial and major infrastructure projects.
  • An expert advisor on compulsory purchase, highways, and environmental law.

About

Mark Challis has developed a reputation as a specialist in planning law over a 20+ year career, encompassing experience in both local government and private practice. He has advised on numerous developments, including large commercial and major infrastructure projects, as well as a broad range of smaller matters. He is also a respected advisor on compulsory purchase issues, highways law and procedure, and environmental law.

His impressive track record includes advising National Highways on development consent orders (DCOs) in respect of junction improvements on the M25, Transport for London on major infrastructure schemes, various petitioners on both the Crossrail Bill and the HS2 Bill, and numerous developers on commercial, residential, retail, and other developments.

Mark regularly speaks at conferences and seminars and contributes to Butterworths Planning Law Service. He is a member of the Law Society, the Compulsory Purchase Association (CPA), and the National Infrastructure Planning Association (NIPA).

Testimonials

“Practice head Mark Challis brings experience from both local government and private practice.”

The Legal 500

"He is a very wise and experienced leader of a very strong team."

Chambers

"Mark Challis: Wise and highly experienced team leader, involved in many of the most significant rail projects in London in recent years."

The Legal 500

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