Partner Laura Greenman has stepped into a new leadership role, becoming Head of HCR Law’s Planning, Highways and Environment team.
A ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2025 Legal 500, Laura’s career at HCR has continued to grow since joining the firm in 2018. Laura will now lead the Planning, Highways and Environment team across England and Wales, supporting clients nationwide.
Laura’s extensive experience has led her to advise both public and private sector clients on significant built environment developments. Notably, this includes acting for the local planning authority on the North East Malvern sustainable urban extension, a mixed-use, 52-hectare development set to deliver 800 new homes, employment land and leisure facilities.
Laura’s appointment comes at a critical time for the entire built environment industry, with the incoming National Planning Policy Framework, the government’s target of delivering 1.5m new homes in this parliament, and businesses continuing to transition to net zero through renewable energy sources. This has led Laura to be invited to several industry events across the country, including sitting alongside Homes England, which focused on unlocking development across the Midlands.
Laura’s appointment follows continued growth for the HCR Law Real Estate team, which saw Kelly Davies recently join as Partner and the Head of Real Estate Finance.
On her appointment, Laura said: “I am delighted to take up the role of Head of HCR’s Planning, Highways and Environment team. We are entering a key moment for the sector, with a number of incoming changes that will affect all parties involved. HCR Law is a market leader and is already supporting clients to deliver their projects nationwide against the current backdrop.
“I look forward to continuing to work with existing and new clients and contacts.”
Head of Real Estate, Philip Parkinson, commented: “This appointment is testament to the leading guidance Laura provides to her clients each and every day. Her knowledge of the sector has been sought-after by developers and projects right across the country. I look forward to seeing her lead and continue to grow the Planning, Highways and Environment team.”