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Wayne Beglan undertakes most forms of local government work and also has a wide private client base. He is able to accept direct access instructions.

He has particular expertise in planning, judicial review, housing, regeneration, landlord and tenant, employment, procurement, and contractual work for local authorities, developers, RPs, and corporations. He has appeared in a significant number of calls in planning applications/recovered appeals as well as promoting several local plans. He appears in various tribunals and has extensive experience in the high court and significant experience in the appellate courts.

He is recognized as a leading junior barrister in planning, administrative law, local government, and housing. He is ranked in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.  He has a wealth of experience in local plan examinations, having been involved in 10 examinations on behalf of main parties over the last three years.

In 2022, he was shortlisted for Junior of the Year in the category of Planning and Land Use by Legal 500, and is Tier 1 ranked for Planning and Land use.

Expertise

    His advocacy and skeleton arguments are excellent.

    Chambers UK Bar (2024)

    He is excellent at high-profile planning matters.

    Chambers UK Bar (2024)

    He remained calm under pressure, was a pleasure to work with, explained everything really clearly and clients love him.

    Chambers UK Bar (2023)

    He is truly excellent: he is totally in command of the papers, exemplary in drafting, alive to procedural tactics and with an enviable facility to establish a quick rapport with lay clients when explaining legal complexities and practical implications.

    Chambers UK Bar (2022)

    He is a formidable advocate and I wouldn’t want to be on the other side of his cross-examination.

    Chambers UK Bar (2020)

About Wayne

  • Client Testimonials
    • “Great to work with Wayne on this local plan. He was brilliant in presenting the Council’s case and coordinating the efforts of the Tandridge team. The result will be an interesting test of whether Government and PINS respect Tandridge’s very special landscapes and Green Belt ecosystem services or if, despite ONS projections of falling population and household growth, it is just more unthinking housing predict and provide” – John Hoad – Tandridge District Council
    • “I have instructed Wayne on a significant number of Planning matters over the past few years, including public inquiries, a Local Plan Examination (including hearings), judicial reviews, statutory reviews of a Local Plan adoption and general day-to-day advice. Wayne is a highly skilled lawyer and a confident and impressive advocate, and combines those skills with an innate ability to connect with his clients – both lawyers and Planning professionals. Wayne always seems to think of a point in advance of it being raised by an opponent, and his calm and assured demeanour gives genuine confidence to me and my colleagues whenever Wayne is representing us.” – Daniel Bainbridge – Waverley Borough Council
    • “I highly recommend Wayne for his clear and practical advice in matters. I have instructed Wayne over a number of years in cases that require not only a solid knowledge of property litigation, but also an ability to be sensitive to the needs of the clients. Wayne has excellent client handling skills and a real ability to focus on the key issues of the matter. He is an impressive advocate who is always thoroughly prepared. I have also instructed Wayne to act in mediations where his presence has certainly assisted the parties to reach a sensible agreement.” – Mary Walsh – Winckworth Sherwood
    • “Throughout my 17 years at Brethertons LLP, I have instructed Wayne on behalf of my customers in numerous, complex and high value commercial and civil litigation matters. Wayne’s, attention and eye for detail is always second to none. He is flexible and always available to discuss existing or proposed cases and/or just for that ‘ad hoc’ piece of advice. His approach to customers is tailored to their specific needs, however he maintains a straight forward, honest and open personality. Wayne is always one of my first choice and ‘go to’ barristers and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him in the areas of law in which he practises” – Sioban Calcott – Senior Associate (TS) Dispute Resolution at Brethertons Solicitors LLP
    • “I like working with Wayne. He is always impeccably prepared and meets deadlines (no matter how unreasonable). His written advice is clear, thorough but concise. He has a very calm and persuasive advocacy style which Inspectors seem to like. He deals with complicated points with clarity and skill. He is also a really nice bloke.”  – Duncan Moors, Legal Director at Ashfords LLP
    • “I was a client of Wayne Beglan who dealt with a number of Judicial Reviews on the Council’s behalf. His knowledge base was exceptional and I am extremely impressed with his practical and skilful approach in dealing with a number of complex matters, which subsequently led to a successful result. I have and will continue to recommend him to colleagues and look forward to instructing him in the future.” – Pauline Campbell, Senior Lawyer, LB Hackney
    • “Wayne is an excellent lawyer who offers pragmatic and innovative legal advice. He is very approachable and I have always been impressed with his ability to explain complex legal issues to non lawyers” –  Jayne Middleton-Albooye, Head of Legal Services at Enfield Council
  • Directory Quotes
    • Planning – “He is excellent at high-profile planning matters.” “His advocacy and skeleton arguments are excellent.” Chambers and Partners 2024 
    • Planning – “Wayne provides sound and clear advice and is always very clear about where there are merits to a case and what can and cannot be considered. He is very thorough in his work.” Legal 500 2024
    • Planning – Wayne Beglan handles planning cases as part of his wide-ranging local government practice. He represents both local authorities and private clients. He is regularly engaged in judicial reviews, High Court actions and Court of Appeal cases. He handles issues including CPOs and local plans. Strengths: “He is always exceptionally well prepared and calm.” “He remained calm under pressure, was a pleasure to work with, explained everything really clearly and clients love him.” “Wayne provided detailed advice on unusual planning matters.” Chambers and Partners 2023 
    • Social Housing – Wayne Beglan is a junior with a strong reputation for his local government and social housing practice. He routinely undertakes housing work on behalf of local authorities and registered providers, and offers notable expertise across the areas of planning, regeneration and procurement. Beglan has considerable experience of appearing before the High Court and appellate courts, and is noted for his experience of judicial review procedures. Strengths: “A consistently good performer who regularly handles heavyweight cases.” Chambers and Partners 2023
    • Planning – “Wayne is always calm, measured and impeccably prepared. In terms of advocacy, Wayne is on the right side of confident and builds a good rapport with inspectors and judges.” Legal 500 2023
    • Social Housing – “He is truly excellent: he is totally in command of the papers, exemplary in drafting, alive to procedural tactics and with an enviable facility to establish a quick rapport with lay clients when explaining legal complexities and practical implications.” “He is very impressive.” Chambers and Partners 2022
    • Planning – “He is extremely well prepared, he always delivers and he is always willing to help.” Chambers and Partners 2022
    • Planning – “Intelligent, experienced and very capable.” Legal 500 2022
    • Social Housing – “He is able to formulate his case into an attractive argument.” “He is bright and has a formidable and thorough approach.” Chambers and Partners 2021
    • Local Government – “His written work is concise and to the point – he knows how to focus on the key points of a case. He’s also a great advocate and has a good manner in court.” Chambers and Partners 2021
    • Planning –  “He is very down to earth and he’s got a good style.” “He has a very sound approach and he’s very easy to get on with.” Chambers and Partners 2021
    • “Always a pleasure to work with – extremely adept in putting the client at ease no matter what the situation. Very knowledgeable with a deep passion for his work.” Legal 500 2021
    • “He has a robust style, making points clearly and effectively, but lightened by the use of gentle humour, in keeping with the modern approach to advocacy preferred by most planning inspectors.” Legal 500 2021
    • “He is a formidable advocate and I wouldn’t want to be on the other side of his cross-examination.” “He is really to the point and gives robust advice.” Chambers and Partners 2020
    • “He is very sensible in court and has the ability to read the judge.” Chambers and Partners 2020
    • “He is good in court, friendly to clients and knowledgeable.” “He is very good at delivering advocacy in a practical and calm manner. He works well with clients and provides solid advice.” Chambers and Partners 2020
    • “A government panelist handling challenging instructions.” Legal 500 2020
    • “He has in-depth knowledge of the law and good personal skills.” Legal 500 2020
    • “A very clever and highly persuasive advocate.” Chambers and Partners 2019
    • “He gives very clear advice and is a very hard worker.” Chambers and Partners 2019
    • “He always gives an opinion and never sits on the fence, he is good at turning around work and is very reliable. He is very good on his feet and is always very well prepared.”Chambers and Partners 2019
    • “A fine advocate, his preparation is second to none – he is popular with clients and the court.” Legal 500 2018
    • “Good ability to explain what is required of a client in a clear, concise manner.” Legal 500 2018
    • “Encyclopaedic knowledge of local government law.” Chambers and Partners 2018
    • “Very good on his feet in the High Court.” Chambers and Partners 2018
    • “A favourite of local authorities.” Chambers and Partners 2018
    • “Always meets tight deadlines and provides excellent advice.” Legal 500 2017
    • “Helpful and reliable.” Legal 500 2017
    • “Very thorough and excellent on his feet.” “He provides really good skeleton arguments and is a wonderfully articulate advocate who makes compelling arguments.” Chambers and Partners 2017
    • “A strong advocate in the High Court who is very well structured in terms of his arguments and very clear on what his case is.” “A tough cookie.” Chambers and Partners 2017
    • “Brilliant paperwork. He drafts letters which close down complex queries and result in the other side’s lawyers waving the white flag.” Chambers and Partners 2017
    • “Very able to grasp the situation and provide commercially sensible advice.” Legal 500 2016
    • “A very good advocate who is highly professional and offers good client care.” Chambers and Partners 2016
    • “Has a methodical and well-prepared approach to his advice and advocacy.” “He is amiable, down-to-earth, easy to work with, and someone who knows his stuff.” Chambers and Partners 2016
    • “He’s unflappable, and a safe pair of hands.” Chambers and Partners 2016
    • “He has a strong local government practice.” Legal 500 2015
  • Associations
    • A founding member of the Social Housing Law Association (SHLA)
    • Planning and Environment Bar Association (PEBA)
  • Publications
  • Notable Cases
  • Events
  • C&P 2024 CB
  • Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022: Shortlisted Junior

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