Planning

Douglas Milne is commended for his strong planning expertise, and in particular his work for public authorities. He acts primarily in public inquiries and in relation to compulsory purchase orders.

Douglas has a detailed understanding of our role and remit. His advice has always been excellent.

Douglas Milne is very accomplished and eminent planning lawyer. He is personable and always available.

Douglas tends now to deal with more of our planning than property disputes. He is quietly confident and a pleasure to deal with.

Kenneth Carruthers has substantial experience of handling contentious planning work, and has acted on behalf of clients in many planning inquiries and appeals. His sector expertise covers energy, residential development and retail, among other areas.

One of the top, if not the top, retail planning lawyers in Scotland. Kenneth has great experience and is a shrewd strategist.

Ken Carruthers has continued to provide us with consistently first-rate advice and support.

Ken's insight and action was very helpful.

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.

Rory is excellent. He makes us feel like a key client and he knows the local government arena very well.

Rory is first class. He is an expert in planning and local authorities. He instinctively knows what to do; he is really great.

Cameron Greig acts on an impressive range of planning matters. He frequently advises clients in the transport and renewable energy infrastructure sectors, and has experience of representing local authorities in public inquiries and judicial reviews.

Cameron always responds very quickly and gives us clear advice. He is very respectful of the pressures we are under and is very good at explaining the legal context so that we understand the options.

Cameron is highly competent and efficient.