Fiona Barker

Principal Associate

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What can I do for you

Fiona advises a variety of public and private sector clients on all aspects of planning, highways and compulsory purchase law. 

She has particular energy and infrastructure expertise, including in the promotion of Development Consent Orders and Compulsory Purchase Orders for major and nationally significant infrastructure and regeneration schemes, and in the determination of the compensation payable to those affected by them.   

What do others say

Fiona was identified as a ‘Rising Star’ in planning in the 2019-2023 editions of the Legal 500 and most recently as Leading Associate who is ‘one to watch’ in the 2024 edition. 

Supporting your ambitions

Fiona has considerable experience and expertise in the energy and infrastructure and real estate sectors, having advised on some of the UK’s most notable infrastructure and regeneration projects. 

She is well-known for providing technically accurate, practical and commercially savvy advice to those promoting major regeneration and infrastructure schemes, as well as those affected by them. 

In addition to her legal knowledge and expertise, Fiona has developed strong leadership and project management skills, enabling her to deftly manage large multi-disciplinary client and consultant teams, building a rapport with, and engendering an excellent team-sprit amongst team members.

What else should you know?

Fiona is an active member of the Compulsory Purchase Association (CPA), and the CPA’s Digital Working Group, which is advising the Government on the digitisation of the compulsory purchase process.

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What our clients say about us

“Fiona Barker[-Hall] has also been exceptional. She is by far the most organised solicitor that I have worked with and has progressed a very complex case very efficiently. ”

Legal 500, 2022