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Planning & Environment - Scotland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Morton Fraser MacRoberts acts on contentious planning matters and has extensive experience of handling cases in the Court of Session, as well as higher courts. The team regularly advises on energy developments and compulsory purchase matters. Its lawyers are noted for their work for public sector clients, including the Scottish and UK governments, with additional strength in road infrastructure. It also advises private sector clients on residential and retail development.

Work Highlights

  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts advised Woolfords Wind Energy on its planning application for the construction of three wind turbines and associated infrastructure.

Strengths

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The team provide thoughtful and thorough advice and explain complex matters clearly. Their advice is valuable in shaping our project strategies and long-term plans.

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They are a strong team of experienced lawyers.

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Their expertise in property litigation and disputes is evident and is aided by their tactical planning and collegiate approach. One could not ask for more.

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Notable Practitioners

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Douglas Milne
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Douglas Milne
2
Band 2

Douglas Milne is commended for his strong planning expertise, and in particular his work for public authorities. He acts primarily in public inquiries and in relation to compulsory purchase orders.

Douglas has a very wide range of knowledge and experience.

Douglas is very supportive in ensuring that we are well prepared.

Douglas provides an excellent top-class service. He maintains excellent professionalism while working on very challenging and complex tasks.

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Kenneth Carruthers
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Kenneth Carruthers
2
Band 2

Kenneth Carruthers has substantial experience of handling contentious planning work, and has acted on behalf of clients in many planning inquiries and appeals. His sector expertise covers energy, residential development and retail, among other areas.

His combination of expertise and commerciality makes him invaluable in development work.

Ken is very efficient.

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Rory Alexander
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Rory Alexander
3
Band 3

Rory Alexander is adept at advising local authorities, developers and landowners in relation to largescale development projects. His knowledge of local government is bolstered by his experience of having worked for The City of Edinburgh Council.

Rory's knowledge and experience are much appreciated.

Rory is extremely approachable, gives pragmatic advice and understands the client's objectives. He is very commercially aware and comes up with innovative ways of working to ensure best value.

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Cameron Greig
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Cameron Greig
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Up and Coming

Cameron Greig acts on an impressive range of planning matters. He frequently advises clients in the transport and renewable energy infrastructure sectors, and has experience of representing local authorities in public inquiries and judicial reviews.

Cameron is incredibly knowledgeable. You always feel you are in a safe pair of hands.

Cameron is interested in the client's vision and objectives and always advises in a pragmatic and valuable way.

Cameron is committed to ensuring that we are well prepared.

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Douglas Milne
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Douglas Milne
2
Band 2
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Kenneth Carruthers
2
Kenneth Carruthers
2
Band 2
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Rory Alexander
3
Rory Alexander
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Band 3
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Cameron Greig
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Cameron Greig
U
Up and Coming
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