Planning - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Anderson Strathern offers strong knowledge of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, often acting for public and private sector clients on major energy, infrastructure and residential projects. The team is able to advise on transport planning matters, and regularly handles compulsory purchase matters and the environmental aspects of planning.
Strengths
"They are always available when we need them. They offer quick turnaround times and high-quality work."
"They are good communicators, work as a team and support the client. They have good, broad-based skills and capacity. They are used by clients for their corporate and financial awareness."
"The staff have experience and depth of knowledge in the planning law field. They have been able to provide detailed, complex responses within short time periods, which has assisted our organisation."
Work Highlights
Anderson Strathern advised Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authorityin its planning application for a large fish farm, including associated developments such as shore base slipways.
Notable Practitioners
Alastair McKie regularly acts for clients such as developers, local authorities and public agencies in various planning matters relating to transport, residential development and energy projects. He is highly recommended for his stewarding of clients through public appeals and inquiries as an advocate. "He is strong across a breadth of topics." "Alastair is very commercially aware and has a wealth of planning law experience."
Chris Devlin is head of Anderson Strathern's planning group and regularly advises developers and public bodies on an array of planning matters, with a particular focus on the housing and energy sectors. He has experience of contentious and non-contentious cases. "Chris is a technically excellent lawyer who we know we can rely on for high-quality and pragmatic advice. His input is highly valued." "Chris is very good at finding solutions to planning law issues, explaining them to clients and wording them concisely in agreements." "Chris is analytical with an eye for detail." "Chris is helpful and approachable." "Chris helped to provide advice for a time-sensitive matter very efficiently and was able to explain the process clearly."
