CCS Prospectus RM6179 - June 2023

BURGES SALMON LLP

BURGES SALMON LLP Planning Law How we can help you Our planning and compulsory purchase lawyers are nationally-recognised for our expertise and the quality of work we undertake. We deliver planning law advice to the public and private sectors, across the UK, through the whole development process, from consenting strategy to legal challenge. Our expertise includes: • Consenting strategy and Planning applications, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) • Negotiating and drafting planning obligations for landowners, developers, local authorities and funders • Planning appeals, including advocacy at public inquiries and hearings • Interpretation of planning permissions and conditions, and advice on safeguarding planning consents • Site assembly including compulsory purchase promotion and claims for compensation, including Upper Tribunal advocacy. Case studies Isle of Anglesey Council Providing legal support on all aspects of the proposed nuclear power station at Wylfa and other applications for major energy projects including the recently approved Tidal Demonstration Zone and Port Health Authority advice following amendments to port inputs as a result of Brexit. National Highways Advising on numerous NSIPs, including planning advice in relation to the former proposals for the Heathrow expansion DCO process, the new 9km A30 dual carriageway between Carslake and Carland Cross and the A417 proposals. Department for Transport Advising DfT as decision maker on numerous DCOs and Transport and Works Act Orders and related issues including EIA and HRA. Environment Agency and Canal and River Trust Advising these clients jointly in connection with a £20million scheme for installing state-of-the-art fish passes at several weirs located along the River Severn. Our work has included advice on strategic planning, site acquisition, public rights of way and CPO powers. Board of Trustee of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew Acting on their objection to the proposed development of a 32 storey scheme near the Kew Gardens World Heritage Site. Torbay Council Advising on the CPO for the redevelopment of the Crossways Shopping Centre, Paignton including dealing with the CPO process from start to finish and related planning application. Dealing with implementation of the confirmed CPO. Back to contents Back to contents 22

BURGES SALMON LLP Projects/PFI/PPP How we can help you Our large and diverse team of specialist projects lawyers combines marketleading industry sector insight with the highest level of legal expertise to deliver clear, effective solutions to our clients. Critically, we have particular expertise in relation to projects involving the public sector. We provide a seamless service throughout all stages of the project life cycle, including: development of commercial and procurement strategies and business cases; establishing and supporting a regulated procurement process; drafting and negotiating contract documentation; provision of specialist advice in areas such as financing, planning, real estate, tax, employment and pensions; contract management support during operations; transition and exit; and reprocurement or alternative service delivery. We understand the legal and commercial challenges inherent in any project and are renowned for our creative approach to problem solving. Our projects lawyers have a proven track record of successful project delivery in a range of key infrastructure and wider sectors including energy, transport, defence, rail and education. We advise bidders, developers, investors, regulators, finance parties and the private and public sector. Our expertise includes: • Running complex and highly regulated procurement projects as well as advising bidders on major projects • Projects under English, Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish law • Consenting large infrastructure • Community and social infrastructure arrangements • Commissioning and operational issues within asset and service delivery projects • Financing structures and contractual arrangements • Regulatory and compliance matters • Onshore and offshore outsourcing. Case studies Ministry of Defence Since early 2014, we have advised the on the procurement of the Dreadnought and Astute class submarines. Dreadnought is a large and strategically significant programme in the UK defence sector, forming the replacement to the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (Trident). Our role has involved advising on the full suite of contracting arrangements, from the alliancing and collaboration arrangements between MOD and its suppliers to the bi-lateral contracts for both programmes. Ministry of Defence We are also advising on the naval nuclear propulsion programme supporting the negotiation, drafting and procurement of contracts with key strategic suppliers including manufacture, design, research and technology and professional services contracts. Ministry of Defence Since the late 1990s, we have advised the on the Skynet military communications satellite programme. We advised on the first outsourcing through the Skynet 5 PFI project, one of the UK’s most successful PFI projects which involved the manufacture and launch of two satellites and are currently advising on the Skynet 6 programme to appoint a replacement service provider following expiry of the PFI, a sole source contract for the supply and integration of the Skynet 6A satellite and the subsequent procurement of up to four satellites under the Enduring Capability Programme. UK Research and Innovation and the British Antarctic Survey Advising on a competition to procure an aircraft and associated support to provide the airbridge to Antarctica. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Advising on the flagship procurement of a dynamic purchasing system for global facilities management across its estate (including embassies, Official Residences and other properties) and the call off of an FM supplier for the Asia Pacific region. Back to contents Back to contents 23