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Rachel Martin Principal Associate

Speaks:  English

Qualified: 2007 - Solicitor of England and Wales

Primary phone: +44 (0)7766 830 263

Email: rachel.martin@gowlingwlg.com

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Primary office:  Birmingham

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Rachel Martin

Rachel advises on all aspects of planning law, compulsory purchase and highways and utilities issues. Her outcome-focused approach and insights gained working in-house in the public sector enable her to cut through technicalities to provide clear and pragmatic advice. She acts for residential and commercial developers and public sector clients.

Experience

Rachel has provided planning advice on major residential and commercial development schemes. She has advised on significant infrastructure projects, including on the implementation of compulsory purchase powers.

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Career & Recognition

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  • 2021

    • Career
      May 2021
      Gowling WLG (UK), Principal Associate

  • 2012

    • Career
      October 2012
      Bromsgrove District Council / Redditch Borough Council, Solicitor (Team Leader)

  • 2007

    • Career
      September 2007
      Wragge & Co LLP, Associate
    • Qualifications (Year of Call/Admission, etc.)
       2007
      Qualified, Solicitor of England and Wales

  • 2005

    • Career
      September 2005
      Wragge & Co LLP, Trainee
    • Education
       2005
      College of Law, Chester, LPC

  • 2004

    • Education
       2004
      College of Law, Chester, GDL

  • 1996

    • Education
       1996
      University of Cambridge, BA Honours
    • Education
       
      University of Cambridge, MPhil
    • Education
       
      University of Cambridge, PhD

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