Richard Farr

Partner @Sanderson Weatherall Certified B Corp

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

Partner and Head of Office Newcastle office of Sanderson Weatherall.SpecialismsCompulsory PurchaseRichard advises acquiring authorities, developers and claimants in all aspects of C.P. and valuation associated with infrastructure and regeneration projects. He has extensive experience in giving expert evidence at Public Inquiry, and the Upper Tribunal. He has been involved in all aspects of the delivery of infrastructure and regeneration schemes including development agreements and development appraisals, commercial deliverability and the critical link between master planning and commercial viability.As expert witness for Local Authorities, Richard has successfully promoted an appreciable number of CPOs, including:• The Eldon Square Extension, Newcastle upon Tyne• Blyth Town Centre, Northumberland• Thornaby Town Centre, Stockton on Tees• Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor – Phase IIAs expert witness representing objectors Richard’s evidence has contributed to the denial of powers of compulsory purchase in respect of:• The Lincolnshire County Council (Station Approach, Grantham) CPO 2012• Calderdale Council, Milroyd Street, Brigate and Bridge Road, BrighouseRichard is an expert in the assessment and negotiation of compensation consequential from the use of CPOs.Expert Witness/Professional NegligenceRichard is appointed to provide expert evidence in respect of cases of professional negligence, particularly involving the quantification of business loss and disturbance.Non Domestic RatesRichard has been extensively involved in non domestic rates appeals and minimisation of rates liability. He deals with both volume and specialist property classes.Key projects include high street bakers, national food manufacturers, premier league football club, universities, major manufacturing installations, and waste transfer sites.Richard is experienced as an expert witness in both the Valuation Tribunal and the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).