UK Bar
Planning & Environment - Scotland (Bar)
Laura-Anne van der Westhuizen KC represents clients in the public and private sectors in planning and environmental law matters. She is particularly knowledgeable about energy-related planning issues. Her capabilities include public inquiries and judicial reviews.
Strengths
"She is very detail-oriented and knowledgeable, with an excellent grasp of technical matters."
Administrative & Public Law - Scotland (Bar)
Laura-Anne van der Westhuizen KC is an impressive advocate who operates a broad public law practice drawing on commercial, planning, environmental and human rights expertise. She acts for petitioners and respondents and is also active in prominent public inquiries.
Strengths
"Her legal knowledge is excellent and her cases are always well researched. She can take vast amounts of information and distil it down to the key issues. She has high written and oral advocacy skills."
Commercial Dispute Resolution - Scotland (Bar)
Laura-Anne van der Westhuizen KC's commercial practice focuses on representing the Scottish Government in cases concerning procurement, compulsory purchase and other matters. She has additional experience acting in complex claims arising from corporate insolvency.
Strengths
"Very diligent with strong attention to detail."