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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Planning & Environment

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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Planning & Environment - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shepherd and Wedderburn has an enviable reputation across Scotland for a broad range of planning and environmental expertise. The law firm boasts industry-leading experts in housebuilding and energy matters, with a particular focus on offshore wind projects. The team offers experience in retail planning issues too, regularly working for some of the UK's largest retailers. Its lawyers are also greatly experienced in contentious work, dealing with planning appeals and representing national clients in judicial reviews.

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Work Highlights

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn advised Edinburgh Airport on representations to City of Edinburgh Council's Local Development Plan and West Edinburgh Planning Framework.

Strengths

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  • They provide expert planning law services to clients.

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  • They are phenomenal market leaders in this space.

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  • They provide excellent strategic planning advice.

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  • They turn their hand to all planning matters, providing reasoned and justified responses. It is always a top-notch service and they are fully aware of the issues affecting our industries.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Colin Innes
    Colin Innes

    Colin Innes

    Colin Innes is highly acclaimed for his experience advising on a variety of planning issues and is particularly well regarded for his expertise representing clients at hearings and public inquiries.

    • Colin is an outstanding planning solicitor and our go-to person in Scotland.

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    • Colin is a treasure trove of knowledge.

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  • Craig Whelton
    Craig Whelton

    Craig Whelton

    Craig Whelton regularly acts for major house builders, energy companies and public sector bodies. He is well versed in both contentious and non-contentious planning matters, particularly in regard to housebuilding.

    • Craig is always a pleasure to work with.

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    • Craig is one of the leading lights in legal planning circles and a good communicator.

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    • Craig offers a top-class service.

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    • Craig is one of the top lawyers in Scotland. Clients really like his approach and commercial awareness.

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  • Ewan Macleod
    Ewan Macleod

    Ewan Macleod

    Ewan Macleod frequently acts for house builders and developers on a range of planning issues, with expertise in the residential development, retail and waste sectors. He has considerable experience in public inquiries and hearings.

    • Ewan is one of the top planning lawyers in Scotland. He is strong on relationships with contacts and clients and is fully on top of all the issues affecting the industry.

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    • Ewan is the planning godfather of Scotland.

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    • His personable approach always make projects enjoyable.

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  • Fraser Mitchell
    Fraser Mitchell

    Fraser Mitchell

    Fraser Mitchell advises clients on planning issues, such as compulsory purchase, complex Section 75 agreements and planning appeals. He is particularly well versed in advising housebuilders in relation to residential development schemes.

    • Fraser is well regarded across the development industry and has a focused, personable approach to relationship and business development. He is diligent and has excellent commercial awareness.

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    • Fraser helps us navigate complex issues of strategic importance.

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    • What Fraser doesn't know about planning and highways legislation can be written on a matchbox. He is a consummate all-round professional and is calm in a crisis.

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  • Scott McCallum
    Scott McCallum

    Scott McCallum

    Scott McCallum heads the environment team and has expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters. He specialises in the planning aspects of environmental projects.

    • Scott is very responsive and it feels as though we are working as one team, which is highly beneficial for the client. We have had a good service from them which has complemented our work.

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    • Scott's advice is highly sought after for consenting issues.

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    • Scott provided a sophisticated level of service to a project with many complex issues and engendered a strong and positive working relationship.

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    • Scott is very experienced in key areas for our business.

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  • Lynsey Reid
    Lynsey Reid

    Lynsey Reid

    Lynsey Reid acts on an impressive range of planning matters related to renewable energy, residential and brownfield developments. She advises local authorities, promoters and landowners, among others.

    • Lynsey is very competent and reliable.

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