🎙️Episode 4 of Sharpe Five is now live: Compulsory Purchase Orders: Powers, Process and Practicalities.

28th September 2026

In this episode, host Michael Comba is joined by Francesca Gallagher of Sharpe Pritchard and Nick Grundy KC of Five Paper to provide a practical introduction to compulsory-purchase, exploring the powers available to acquiring authorities, the key stages of the process, and the considerations that can help maximise the prospects of a successful outcome.

We discuss:
✅ What a Compulsory Purchase Order is and types of projects it can help deliver.
✅ The importance of negotiation and engagement before formal powers are exercised.
✅ The steps authorities should take when building a robust case for a CPO.
✅ The role of early engagement, mediation and creative solutions in achieving positive outcomes.

🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ebnctf_G

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