CMS, Planning | Chambers UK Profile

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Law firm specialised in Planning - CMS in the UK

Chambers Review

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Planning - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

CMS offers a wide range of expertise in both contentious and non-contentious planning matters. The team regularly acts for public and private sector clients on major renewable energy, retail and housing developments, as well as offering significant strength in mining, minerals, and transport schemes. The team is also noted for its work on student accommodation and hotels, managing major portfolios and development proposals.

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Work Highlights

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CMS advised SSE Generation on the promotion of a Compulsory Purchase Order to acquire rights necessary for the construction of the 200MW Strathy South Wind Farm.

Strengths

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The project is quite unique with complex technical issues, which CMS has dealt with impressively. They have a wide range of specialisms and levels of experience.

Planning respondent
UK

They have strength in depth, good reaction times and good knowledge of our business. They have detailed knowledge of the planning system, confidence in its nuances and their relevance to our business.

Planning respondent
UK

They responded with swift, effective advice. The team has a number of very experienced individuals at various levels and they responded decisively to help us through a challenging period.

Planning respondent
UK

They are highly experienced. Their documents are always full and reasoned and they are very well connected.

Planning respondent
UK

They have demonstrated their ability to navigate what is often uncharted territory. The team have extensive experience throughout the UK.

Planning respondent
UK

The project is quite unique with complex technical issues, which CMS has dealt with impressively. They have a wide range of specialisms and levels of experience.

Planning respondent
UK

They responded with swift, effective advice. The team has a number of very experienced individuals at various levels and they responded decisively to help us through a challenging period.

Planning respondent
UK

They are highly experienced. Their documents are always full and reasoned and they are very well connected.

Planning respondent
UK

They have demonstrated their ability to navigate what is often uncharted territory. The team have extensive experience throughout the UK.

Planning respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Mark McMurray

Band 2

Mark McMurray is well versed in representing property developers, local authorities and energy companies in major regeneration developments as well as infrastructure and energy projects. He is also well regarded for his understanding of compulsory purchase and compensation matters.

Mark brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, is an extremely safe pair of hands who stays cool under pressure, and provides clear and consistent advice.

Mark provides strong advice provided with confidence and accuracy.

Mark is very approachable and has a lot of practical common sense. We are always impressed with how he makes us feel important as a client.

Mark provides efficient and detailed responses.

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Robin Hutchison

Band 2

Robin Hutchison is noted for his experience handling a range of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, with particular expertise in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Robin has a calm, level and authoritative knowledge of our sector. The discussions with him are always measured, but get to the heart of the matter quickly. An absolute pleasure to work with.

Robin has been able to guide the team through some unique and complex technical issues. He is very much a team player.

Robin possesses extensive industry experience throughout the UK and possesses a deep understanding of the key issues and constraints within the industry.

Robin has delivered a high-quality team that have supported our business through some complex processes. He always leaves a positive impression with project teams.

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