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Jacqueline Cook

Jacqueline Cook

UK 2026

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Harper Macleod LLP
 Harper Macleod LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

Scotland

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Head of Planning Law at Davidson Chalmers Stewart, Jacqueline acts for a wide range of clients on contentious and non-contentious matters. She has experience in all UK planning jurisdictions and routinely advises on consenting strategy, statutory and commercial contracts, appeals and judicial review. Her work includes energy infrastructure, residential and commercial development, landmark retail, leisure and mixed-use developments and specialist aspects of planning, such as heritage assets. Dual qualified in England/Wales (since 2006) and Scotland (since 2009), she has a particular interest in comparative public law and is a regular contributor to Scottish Planning and Environmental Law, the planning law journal of record for Scotland.

Career

Davidson Chalmers Stewart LLP, Director, 2018-present

Pinsent Masons LLP, Associate 2011-2018

Shepherd+ Wedderburn LLP, Solicitor 2008-2011

Herbert Smith LLP, Trainee 2004-2006, Solicitor 2006-2008

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Scotland Specialist Accreditation in Planning Law (2023)

Personal

Education:

BPP Law School, London, LPC 2002- 2003, PgDL 2001 - 2002

University of Edinburgh, MSc 2000 - 2001

Durham University, BA Joint Hons 1997 – 2000

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - Scotland

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Jacqueline Cook is knowledgeable on renewable energy and residential developments. Her client list includes developers, energy providers and leisure operators. She is also experienced in judicial reviews.

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Strengths

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  • Jacqueline is always a pleasure to work with and provides consistently excellent advice.

    Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • I think she's excellent: very good at what she does.

    Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Jacqueline provided good engagement, service and speed of delivery, and charged at a reasonable level, too.

    Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Jackie has been very quick to respond to questions and has a huge amount of knowledge on planning law. She is always open to taking calls, even for the daft questions, which is appreciated.

    Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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