Raj specialises in compulsory purchase and infrastructure and is particularly well known for his expertise in land compensation dispute resolution. Raj has also advised on numerous CPOs and infrastructure schemes (including the Olympics, Crossrail, East London Line and DLR extensions) and on many of the leading compensation claims in the Tribunal and higher courts including Spirerose, Urban Edge, Curzon Park, Welford and Bishop & Bishop.

Experience:

Curzon Park Limited
Advising LandsSec/U&I joint venture in multi-million development claim against HS2 in leading Supreme Court case.

Grinsaeum Corporation Limited
Acting on significant Tribunal proceedings in high value claim against HS2

Newark & Sherwood District Council
Advising on and representing the Council in relation to the A46 Bypass DCO

George Lenton Trust
Acting opposite National Highways in securing a certificate of appropriate alternative development for a 350 residential unit scheme on agricultural land and negotiating settlement following mediation

WKD Dogs
Acting opposite HS2 in relation to extinguishment of dog training company

Packington Estate
Advising the estate on numerous claims against HS2 including in relation to minerals valuation

Berkeley Homes
Advising on CPO process and negotiating agreements with Birmingham City Council in relation to the regeneration of Ladywood