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James Findlay KC

UK Bar 2026

 Cornerstone Barristers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Local Government

London (Bar)

Planning

London (Bar)

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UK Bar

Local Government - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

James Findlay KC garners significant praise for his knowledge of administrative and public law, local government and environmental matters. He habitually handles judicial reviews and statutory appeals at many of the highest courts in the UK, including the Supreme Court.

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Planning - London (Bar)

Band 5
Individual Editorial

James Findlay KC operates a substantial planning practice in Scotland, as well as in England and Wales. He is particularly adept at dealing with controversial or complex cases with a high profile. His work for local authorities often concerns housing or energy projects. Challenges to local plans form a key area of his work. He also represents developers and other interested parties.

Strengths

James has a superb legal brain combined with an easygoing manner, which makes for incredibly effective advocacy.

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