Band 2
Provided by Alasdair Sutherland
Alasdair is head of the firm’s Planning & Environment team. He is known for giving clear and commercial advice, and has a strong track record of advising and representing clients on contentious and strategically important matters. One of Scotland’s leading planning advocates, Alasdair has represented clients at hearings and public inquiries, and in court at all levels, including the Supreme Court. Alasdair has acted for landowners, developers and local authorities on the full spectrum of development planning and management matters. His key sectors include renewable energy and housebuilding.
Provided by Chambers
Alasdair Sutherland, head of the planning practice, supports clients in relation to a range of planning issues, including compulsory purchase and compensation, judicial reviews and public inquiries. He advises clients in the energy, infrastructure and residential development sectors.
Provided by Chambers
Excellent service always provided by Alasdair in a no-nonsense, professional way.
Alasdair is very good at presenting arguments, appearing in court and advising.
Alasdair is very knowledgeable in his field, and brings an impressive level of expertise to onshore renewables matters.
Alasdair is very knowledgeable and has a strong ability to provide solutions.
Alasdair is very pragmatic, has a deep understanding in his field of experience, honest when he requires guidance from others, and is able to explain and lay it out in a straightforward manner.
Excellent service always provided by Alasdair in a no-nonsense, professional way.
Alasdair is very good at presenting arguments, appearing in court and advising.
Alasdair is very knowledgeable in his field, and brings an impressive level of expertise to onshore renewables matters.
Alasdair is very knowledgeable and has a strong ability to provide solutions.
Alasdair is very pragmatic, has a deep understanding in his field of experience, honest when he requires guidance from others, and is able to explain and lay it out in a straightforward manner.