LAWYER PROFILE

Elaine Farquharson-Black

UK 2026

Brodies LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

Scotland

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Brodies LLP

Practice Areas

Elaine advises on all aspects of planning, compulsory purchase and compensation with considerable expertise in housebuilding. She has helped to secure planning permission for thousands of new homes across Scotland and regularly appears as an advocate in planning appeals and reviews.

Elaine regularly advises on high profile, large scale projects, and is widely viewed as a standout planning practitioner in the Aberdeen market.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Elaine Farquharson-Black is commended for her standout planning practice in the Aberdeen market. She is highly sought after by clients for her expertise in the housebuilding industry and compulsory purchase compensation claims.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Elaine is peerless in her knowledge of all matters relating to planning and environmental law. She is excellent with clients, a great team player and very competent. A leader in her field.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Elaine is the best at what she does.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Elaine is very helpful and provides useful guidance on how we should move forward.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession