"...we have a lot of confidence in the lawyers because they know their subject extremely well and understand the business implications of their advice." Chambers 2008
Principals
The firm is led by three Senior Principals: Kevin Sumner, John Edmond and Morag Thomson.
John Edmond
John Edmond is a director and sole proprietor of John Edmond Ltd who is a partner in Marrons.
Specialisation
Very experienced in the specialist contentious town planning, compulsory purchase and public law field, which followed extensive criminal advocacy.
Advises a wide spectrum of clients in both the private and public sector on all types of major development proposals either in negotiating planning permission and associated legal and infrastructure agreements or at planning inquiries.
Has acted for a number of local planning authorities as lead advocate at their local plan inquiries. John has also been involved over the years in many public law litigation actions in the Administrative Court.
Professional Membership
Law Society
Legal Associate of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Member of the Law Society's Planning Law Accreditation Scheme
Career
Educated at Hull Grammar School. BA(Hons) Law 1980. Admitted 1983, joined Marron Dodds in 1987 becoming a Partner in 1988. Prior to joining Marron Dodds specialised in criminal prosecution and defence work, and family law.
