LAWYER PROFILE

Robin Hutchison

UK 2026

CMS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

Scotland

1 year ranked

About

Provided by CMS

UK

Practice Areas

Robin Hutchison is a Planning and Environment partner who advises companies, public bodies and funders on major projects, developments and transactions.

He has a particular focus on planning/consenting in the UK energy and infrastructure sector. He has advised on some of the UK’s largest and most contentious energy and infrastructure projects including power stations, electricity networks, wind farms and transport projects.

Robin’s practice also includes real estate planning, compulsory purchase and environmental law and he has complementary experience in public law and European law.

His experience includes judicial review, DCO examinations and inquiries.

Robin is qualified in Scotland and England & Wales and advises on projects throughout the UK.

Professional Memberships

National Infrastructure Planning Association

Scottish Renewables

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - Scotland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Robin Hutchison is noted for his experience handling a range of contentious and non-contentious planning and environmental matters. He has particular expertise in the energy, infrastructure and hazardous waste control sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Robin steers the project through complex matters and achieves better outcomes with commitment and drive.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Robin is really enthusiastic, knowledgeable and at the top of his game. He is an asset to us.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Robin knows how we work and tailors solutions to the issues we are dealing with and the outcomes we want to see. He is technically very able and commercial in his decision making and advice.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession