Department profile
Burges Salmon LLP

Planning & Environment

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


Burges Salmon LLP

Rankings

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Planning & Environment - Scotland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Burges Salmon's dynamic practice advises across the full spread of planning issues. The team regularly handles matters such as planning applications, compulsory purchases and judicial reviews for large-scale residential development schemes. It also provides additional expertise in the renewable energy sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Burges Salmon advised Kintore Hydrogen on its successful application for a green hydrogen production facility in Aberdeenshire.

Strengths

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  • They have exceptional individuals.

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  • They have very competent personnel.

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  • They provide a high level of service delivered in a personable and affable manner. The team navigates complex areas in a way that is easy for the client to understand.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingPatrick Munro
    Up and ComingPatrick Munro

    Patrick Munro

    Patrick Munro is director of Burges Salmon's planning team and advises clients across a wide range of infrastructure and development matters. He is held in high esteem for his compulsory purchase orders and routinely advises clients on planning appeals and judicial reviews.

    • Patrick is incredibly forensic, extremely thorough and has an incredible attention to detail.

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    • Patrick identifies and thoroughly analyses the key issues. He has excellent client-handling skills and all in all is a very good lawyer.

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    • Patrick has exceptional talent.

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Ranked Individuals at Burges Salmon LLP (1)

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