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Gary McGovern

UK 2026

Pinsent Masons LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

Scotland

1 year ranked

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Practice Areas

Gary advises across the UK on all forms of development and has over 12 years' experience successfully guiding projects through a wide range of legislative consenting processes, including the Planning Act 2008 (DCO) Transport and Works Acts, Harbour Act, Electricity Act etc. as well as the Town and Country Planning Acts. He has a particular focus and extensive expertise in the energy and infrastructure (UK wide) and housing (Scotland). Gary has advised on energy and renewable energy projects including on and offshore wind, solar, biomass and hydro in Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - Scotland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Gary McGovern has knowledge of both energy and planning and is perhaps most at home when advising on planning decisions that affect energy projects. He is particularly known for his experience of advising on renewable projects, such as offshore wind developments.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Gary works hard to understand the nuance and complexity of our projects in order to provide the best advice possible.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Gary always provides excellent practical advice.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession