Chambers Review
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Licensing - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Findlay KC is an accomplished barrister who has taken silk in both Scotland and in England and Wales, and acts on a wide range of licensing mandates. His work includes taxi, hospitality and housing cases. He is also equipped to handle complex licence cases relating to wildlife management and other environmental issues.
Strengths
It's a delight to work with James Findlay KC. He is user-friendly and cooperative.
Planning & Environment - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Findlay KC is renowned for his experience, knowledge and gravitas. He is experienced across the full range of planning and environmental law, and often appears in inquiries and higher court. He is frequently instructed to bring and defend appeals involving planning permission, and is particularly well versed in planning disputes involving housing developments.
Strengths
James Findlay is a very adept advocate with a strong grounding in planning law.
James Findlay is very experienced and a safe pair of hands who is extremely skilled on his feet in court.
James is very sought after for planning matters.
James is the preeminent environmental lawyer in Scotland; he has an incredible depth of knowledge, and his advocacy skills are outstanding.
James Findlay is tactically and strategically very astute; he is also a master of brevity when it comes to submissions.
Real Estate Litigation - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Findlay KC is a silk in both England and Scotland, and is recognised for his versatile property litigation practice. His work with public authorities and in planning, development and contracts is especially highly praised. He regularly appears before all levels of the court system, including the Lands Tribunal.
Strengths
James is very well respected and knowledgeable across property litigation and planning matters.
James Findlay is very sought after for planning matters.
Administrative & Public Law - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Findlay KC has considerable experience acting in judicial reviews relating to planning, environmental and licensing law. He regularly represents individuals, businesses and public bodies in these matters. He has a particular depth of experience in rural planning issues.
Strengths
James is top of the field and my go-to for planning and public law. He can cut through to the heart of the matter.
James always has the ear of the court and is a very assured advocate.
James is Scotland's leading planning silk. He has exceptional levels of advocacy and is a master tactician.