LAWYER PROFILE

Alasdair Sutherland

UK 2026

Burness Paull

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

Scotland

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Burness Paull

Practice Areas

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.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Alasdair is an exceptional solicitor and a pleasure to work with.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Alasdair is an excellent and personable lawyer. He is always available to answer any questions and comes up with commercial and practical solutions.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Alasdair is technically very strong and has the skills to deliver the result we want.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Alasdair is very approachable and offers industry leading advice with a commercial understanding.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession