Newsteer advised LB Redbridge and Countryside on compensation for the acquisition of 40 land parcels in 27 ownerships needed for comprehensive redevelopment at Five Oaks Lane. Our work included expert valuation evidence for Tribunal references and negotiation with affected landowners.
The client’s challenge
The redevelopment required the acquisition of around 40 land parcels in 27 ownerships, with a number of compensation claims remaining unresolved after several years and progressing towards Tribunal.
Our solution
Newsteer prepared valuation evidence, negotiated claims and acted as expert witness in Tribunal references, including a group action involving 15 claimants.
Beyond advice: how we added value
The team combined negotiation with litigation-ready expert evidence, helping maintain momentum towards settlement while protecting the acquiring authority’s position where claims could not be agreed.
Outcomes and impact
The 15-claimant group action settled before the hearing following exchange of evidence; another claim settled by negotiation, with a further reference progressing through the Tribunal process.
