Our Founders

Sebastian Charles and Jane Burgess are experienced practitioners in the planning law field. They formerly worked together at international law firm K&L Gates where Sebastian was global head of land use planning, and earlier in their careers they worked together at Norton Rose. Before that Sebastian worked in the East Anglian offices of national firm Eversheds. Jane has held roles at a local authority and within English Heritage. 

Their expertise stems from a combined 50 years in the planning sector. They have a track record of business success and client development, based on outstanding results for clients and high levels of client satisfaction. 

Sebastian chairs the planning and environmental committee of the Law Society of England and Wales and is also a Legal Associate member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Head of Real Estate

Anna Spencer

Direct line: 01604 439 094

Planning and real estate are intrinsically linked. Anna brings 25 years real estate experience, having initially trained and practised in London and latterly been a partner and chair of a Hampshire law firm. Anna deals with real estate issues arising on planning and environmental matters, and works with Jane and Sebastian on joined-up solutions for clients. Anna also undertakes a range of property transactions.