LAWYER PROFILE

Rory Alexander

UK 2026

Morton Fraser MacRoberts

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Local Government

Scotland

7 years ranked

Planning & Environment

Scotland

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Morton Fraser MacRoberts

Practice Areas

Rory specialises in planning matters in both the public and private sector with an impressive track record in housing and regeneration projects, including negotiating planning agreements, compulsory purchase advice, planning appeals, and listed building consent advice. Rory also advises local authorities on a range of matters including governance, code of conduct and complex monitoring officer investigations.

Rory leads our Local Government team and is Client Relationship Partner for a number of Councils, including, the City of Edinburgh Council, Glasgow City Council, Aberdeen City Council, Stirling Council, West Lothian Council, East Lothian Council, Highland Council, and Western Isles Council.

Rory provides our clients with both strategic and legal advice across a variety of areas (including both political sensitivities and policy ramifications), with an in-depth understanding of both the challenges and opportunities facing the public sector at this time.

Professional Memberships

Writer to His Majesty's Signet

Law Society of Scotland

RTPI - Legal Associate

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Local Government - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Rory Alexander is respected for his expertise in representing local authorities on a range of matters. He is particularly experienced in planning issues as well as judicial reviews.

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Planning & Environment - Scotland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Rory Alexander is adept at advising local authorities, developers and landowners in relation to largescale development projects. His knowledge of local government is bolstered by his experience of having worked for The City of Edinburgh Council.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rory is a real specialist in the planning field. He is extremely approachable, really understands the client's objectives and comes up with innovative ways of working to ensure best value.
Local GovernmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Rory puts clients at ease with his friendly manner and breadth of knowledge on planning law.
Local GovernmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Rory is a very knowledgeable and approachable solicitor.
Local GovernmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Rory has worked with many local authorities. He understands how issues affect us and is very knowledgeable and supportive.
Local GovernmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Rory's knowledge and experience are much appreciated.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Rory is extremely approachable, gives pragmatic advice and understands the client's objectives. He is very commercially aware and comes up with innovative ways of working to ensure best value.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession