Planning - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Gillespie Macandrew is recognised for work on large renewable energy sector mandates. The team has extensive knowledge of residential development and infrastructure issues and acts on a range of planning matters, such as compulsory purchase and consent orders. Clients include developers, providers, landowners and objectors.
Strengths
"They are highly responsive to requests for support and advice, with a high level of service. The advice is excellent value for money, taking into account significant value add."
"The partners I dealt with are well versed in the various inputs required to form the evidence base on which to take decisions. The advice received is well focused on achieving the client's goals."
Work Highlights
Gillespie Macandrew advised Berwick Bank Wind Farm on the promotion of a compulsory purchase order for an offshore wind project.
Notable Practitioners
Sandy Telferis an experienced adviser to developers, landowners and public sector bodies. He acts for clients in the commercial and residential development spheres as well as retail and energy. He has additional expertise in objections to compulsory purchase orders. "Sandy is a highly experienced and market-leading practitioner. He gives clear, incisive strategic thinking and advice, robust delivery and a high level of service." "Sandy gives consistently good advice, knows when to push hard and is accurate in his assessment of third-party motivations." "Sandy is very diligent and switched on. He is very good at planning ahead and is a very capable lawyer."
Colin Hamiltonis recommended for planning applications, compulsory purchase orders and his work as a solicitor advocate in judicial reviews before the Scottish Court of Session and the Inner House. "Colin is a bit of a one-stop shop. He has an exceptional span of knowledge, is quietly astute and gets to the key points very quickly." "Colin is well respected and consistent in his advice." "Colin has a very strong understanding of the CPO process, is very articulate and considered in his advice." "We receive excellent all-round service from Colin." "Colin provides a calm, confident and safe pair of hands; you want him on your side!"
