Recent work includes:

Major Infrastructure and other Proposals – London Cycle Super Highway, HS2, Crossrail, use of Battersea Park for Formula E Racing, New Railway from Oxford to Marylebone

Housing: Recent work includes proposals at Stevenage for up to 10,000 houses; intervention in Cala litigation in Court of Appeal; Milton Keynes, Kensington and Chelsea.

Minerals: Ardean Quarry, Stirling, Scotland; Fuller’s Earth, Bath, old mineral permissions.

Retail: Morbaine, Kendal; White City, Dartford, West Bromwich

Enforcement: Polytunnels, Travellers, Aircraft Testing Noise, Dance Studios, Basements, Garden Squares

Chambers & Partners, 2014:

Recommended leader in Administrative and Public Law: “a polished and persuasive advocate, who is a good team player and a pleasure to work with” (2011 ),”clear and pragmatic advice” and “calm and productive approach” (2013); Planning Law: “He is a thorough and excellent tactician, and an excellent advocate” (2014 ) “very clever High Court advocate who has enormous authority” (2008) and “Known for his intellectual acuity and commands real respect in the court room” (2009), “exceptional intellect and highly effective advocate [he] hits the mark every single time” (2010) and “a pleasure to work with, [he] shines when a case requires someone with a colossal intellect and urbane advocacy style” (2011); “a smooth advocate” who “commands respect due to his impressive level of expertise.” “Highly intellectual,” (2012), “judges the court and the judge very well and adjusts his submission accordingly.” “always been very approachable, responsive, easy to deal with and accessible.” (2013) Environmental Law: “ He is very good on strategic issues in a case and can give you a very good steer about the best way of dealings with things” (2014) “He is lovely to work with, affable, has a lot of time for you, is patient and shows attention to detail. He’s a superb practitioner” (2014) ”…it is a joy to watch him take and develop an argument. His measure tone and immense brain serve him well in the complex cases he takes on” (2008) and “man of many and varied talents is most appreciated for his magnificent courtroom skills” (2011 ); ”a very charming and persuasive advocate,” who “maintains excellent relationships with local authorities.” Local Government: “Has an enviable local government practice and has widely recognised strength in electoral law and vires disputes. He is particularly strong on procurement, funding and community care matters” (2014) “He is described as a formidable player who cuts straight to the point and gives clear advice to clients” (2014) “an outstanding silk who reputation permeates local government circles across the UK” and “praised for his expertise in election law where he is many people’s number-one choice, he offers speedy turnaround of papers and polished persuasive advocacy” (2011); “A good team player who is a pleasure to work with,” (2012). “the local authority powers man.” (2013)

Legal 500, 2012:

Recommended leader in Administrative & Public Law: “an impressive local government and election law practice” (2008), “produces knowledgeable advice with sensitivity” (2009) and “immensely easy to deal with” (2010); ”Timothy Straker QC has the ‘ear of the court‘” (2011) Environmental Law: “rated very highly” (2008) and “excellent in-depth knowledge” (2009), “At the top of his profession, Timothy Straker QC is unfailingly courteous both with clients and opponents, but also a formidable cross-examiner” (2011); ‘a thorough and excellent tactician’ (2012). Planning Law: “very highly regarded” (2007), “undertakes the client’s commercial imperatives” (2008) and “really understands how to win a case in court” (2010).

Legal Experts, 2012:

Recommended expert in Administrative & Public Law, Environmental Law and Planning Law.

Planning Magazine

Planning Law Survey 2012, top rated silk.