Fraser Gillies
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Planning
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About
Provided by Fraser Gillies
Practice Areas
Fraser leads the planning team at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and is also a member of the renewables team. He specialises in planning and environmental issues, with particular focus on renewable energy projects. He has been involved in more than fifty appeals and s.36 applications relating to onshore wind projects. Fraser's practice also encompasses a wide range of other areas including infrastructure, transport, housing and commercial developments, as well as contaminated land, waste and other environmental issues. Fraser has experience of advising on appeals, judicial reviews and statutory appeals in the Court of Session, as well as in relation to enforcement issues. In the last year he has advised on a number of large s.36 applications due to be considered at public inquiry later this year.
Career
Trainee Solicitor, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP 2000–02.
Assistant Solicitor, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP 2002–06.
Associate Solicitor, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP 2006–2010.
Partner, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP 2010 – present.
Professional Memberships
Member: Law Society of Scotland planning law sub-committee.
Member: Scottish Renewables Onshore Wind planning work-group.
Publications
Scottish Planning and Environmental Law
Personal
Fraser was born in 1977 and educated at the University of Strathclyde.
Chambers Review
UK
Fraser Gilliesenjoys a healthy reputation in the renewable energy sector, with a key focus being the onshore wind sector. He is well versed in planning appeals and inquiries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fraser's opinions and guidance are trusted and always measured."
"I have always valued Fraser's advice and professionalism."
"Fraser's advice is clear and robust."
"Fraser is always able to offer constructive solutions to complex problems, drawing upon a wealth of relevant project experience."
"Fraser's opinions and guidance are trusted and always measured."
"I have always valued Fraser's advice and professionalism."
"Fraser's advice is clear and robust."
"Fraser is always able to offer constructive solutions to complex problems, drawing upon a wealth of relevant project experience."