Mark Westmoreland Smith KC Formally Appointed as King’s Counsel Today

18 March, 2024

Francis Taylor Building is delighted that Mark Westmoreland Smith KC was today formally appointed as King’s Counsel having received his letters patent.

Mark Westmoreland Smith KC Formally Appointed as King’s Counsel Today

18 March, 2024

Francis Taylor Building is delighted that Mark Westmoreland Smith KC was today formally appointed as King’s Counsel having received his letters patent.

Mark’s practice focuses on nationally significant infrastructure projects and other strategic developments such as large-scale housing, urban extensions, waste management facilities, electricity generation stations, including renewables, and grid infrastructure, and transport projects as well as compulsory purchase orders, compensation and land valuation.

Mark acts on behalf of developers, the Government, local planning authorities and third parties. He advises and represents his clients at all stages of the process from strategic advice at the inception of a project to appearing at planning inquiries and in the High Court or Court of Appeal.

Mark has recently been at the forefront of the climate change/ net zero litigation acting in some of the most important climate change cases of recent times.

Please contact Paul Coveney, Senior Clerk, should you wish to discuss Mark’s availability for cases, on 020 7427 1847 or email paul.coveney@ftbchambers.co.uk.