Compulsory Purchase Advice
Jones Lang LaSalle has developed an experienced specialist team that provide Compulsory Purchase advice to acquiring authorities and developers contemplating the use of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers, as well as to claimants affected by proposed Compulsory Purchase Orders.

We have the experience and a proven track record in all aspects of this work.  Our experience extends to a wide range of CPO scenarios, including public infrastructure, town centre and regeneration schemes.  Notable recent Compulsory Purchase advice includes Crossrail and the redevelopment of East London for the 2012 Olympic Games.

CPO advice to acquiring authorities and developers
We have provided expert advice on:

• Preliminary compensation estimates
• The acquiring authority process to make a Compulsory Purchase Order 
• Preparing, publishing and serving CPO notices, assisting the legal team and referencers
• Acquisition, where appropriate negotiating agreement ahead of the CPO

We provide Expert Witnesses at public inquiry, and following confirmation of the order deal, with the process of obtaining possession and negotiating compensation with claimants.

CPO advice to Claimants
We have advised a wide range of owners, investors and business occupiers who are affected by proposed Compulsory Purchase Orders.  We can:

• Assist with the preparations of objections to a CPO 
• Appear as expert witnesses at the CPO inquiry
• Negotiate compensation
• Make a reference to the Lands Tribunal / appear at the Tribunal as Expert Witness

CPO Compensation Claims
CPO compensation claims can be complex and include:

• Injurious affection claims
• Severance claims
• Disturbance claims
• Loss of Profits claims
• Claims for the actual land taken