Robert is a Partner in CMS’s planning team in London, with a specialism in energy and infrastructure projects. Robert joined CMS in 2010 and trained with the firm. Robert has particular experience in consenting energy projects, and has a particular specialism in the promotion of Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and compulsory purchase orders (CPOs). Robert also provides strategic advice throughout the development process, including obtaining and optimising consents, and has a depth of experience in environmental impact assessment (EIA) and habitats regulation assessment (HRA). Robert is currently advising on the promotion of a number of hydrogen projects and has advised on the policy on hydrogen set out in the national policy statements. Robert contributed to Renewable UK’s Planning for Onshore Green Hydrogen Report.