Planning & Environment
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Scotland (Bar)
Band 1
Contact number
(0131) 260 5830Chambers Review
Terra Firma Chambers is a highly acclaimed stable for Scottish planning and environment work. Advocates at the stable appear in judicial reviews, as well as appeals to the Scottish Ministers on behalf of a wide range of clients such as developers, local authorities and energy companies.
Emma Caskie-Potter is the practice manager.
Notable Practitioners
Alasdair Burnet KC frequently appears in appeals and inquiries relating to residential, retail and leisure developments. He also handles infrastructure work, as well as planning disputes involving high-profile transportation projects.
"Alasdair Burnet is very good."
Graham Dunlop is an experienced junior who regularly appears in planning inquiries and appeals for a wide range of public bodies, particularly local authorities. His work regularly includes cases relating to transport and residential developments.
"Graham can quickly appreciate the commerciality of an action and works to assist the clients in achieving their goals."
James Findlay KC is renowned for his experience, knowledge and gravitas. He is experienced across the full range of planning and environmental law, and often appears in inquiries and higher court. He is frequently instructed to bring and defend appeals involving planning permission, and is particularly well versed in planning disputes involving housing developments.
"James Findlay is extremely effective."
Maurice O'Carroll is a seasoned junior with a substantial background in planning and environmental law. He conducts planning inquiries, judicial reviews and appeals spanning various sectors including renewable energy.
"Maurice O'Carroll is very good and highly experienced."