Giles Cannock

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Year of Call: 1999

Practice:

Planning
Environmental Law
Environmental Health
Public Liability

Profile:  

Giles specialises in planning and environmental law, acting for both the public and private sectors in England and Wales. He recently appeared for the promoter of an opencast coal mine with restoration to mixed use development. He has also acted on behalf of the lead objector in the Byley Gas Storage Inquiry, a major proposal for the underground storage of and processing of gas by Scottish Power.  Experience of retail inquiries includes a major superstore development in Stafford and a wide range of enforcement matters. He appeared as Junior Counsel at the public inquiry into the proposed development of Doncaster Finningley Airport.

Recommendations: 

Chambers UK 2012
Giles Cannock is an established name in the energy planning sector, with one source deeming him "a smooth operator who works exceptionally hard."

Chambers UK 2011:
Giles Cannock, is "approachable and well liked by clients." 
"He cuts to the chase quickly, has good judgement and can see the bigger picture. He's got good sense, and doesn't get flustered."

Chambers UK 2010:
Giles Cannock focuses heavily on town and country planning, highways and waste disposal issues.
"a very analytical and well-organised approach; he's enthusiastic, hard-working and an assertive cross-examiner".

Chambers UK 2009:
Giles Cannock "never fails to live up to expectations" and offers well rounded knowledge of highways law, waste planning and compulsory purchase. 

Chambers UK 2008:
A "very highly thought of junior who works phenomenally hard and is a very strong advocate,"

Chambers Guide 2006:
Kings Chambers......"this nationally reputed set was lauded as one of the dominant planning chambers. With "highly distinguished" barristers ay all levels, its members were further praised for the impressive scope of work undertaken and "quality results produced" which ensures that "you are never disappointed". "Speedy thinker" Giles Cannock continues to be warmly received by the market".

Legal 500 2011
"one of the best young barristers around"

Legal 500 2010
"consistently recommended for planning instructions" 

Legal 500 2009:
"consistently recommended"

Legal 500 2008:
"In an excellent group, solicitors consistently mention Giles Cannock"

Legal 500 2007:
".....highly rated"

Planning Magazine:
Giles has been cited as one of the top planning barristers under the age of 35 in the 2005 survey.

The Legal 500 2005:
"Extraordinarily promising Giles Cannock shows maturity beyond his call"

Memberships:
Personal Injuries Bar Association
Planning and Environment Bar Association
UKELA
Northern Circuit
North Eastern Circuit 
 

Panels:

Junior Counsel to the Crown (Provincial Panel)

Career & Education:
University:	Cambridge (Emmanuel College) Lord Porter senior exhibitioner
Degree:	Law (MA) (LLM)
Year of Call:	1998 (Gray's Inn)
Joined Chambers:	1999
Languages Spoken:	French