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This section covers the area of law relating to the processes of planning applications for the development, construction or change of use of a building or buildings; compulsory purchase orders (CPO); and s106 agreements. The work in this section can be contentious - for example, judicial reviews, inquiries and appeals; and non-contentious - for example, planning and CPO strategies relating to development projects and urban regeneration schemes. Environment work includes regulatory compliance, litigation and enforcement actions related to air, water, wetlands, waste and endangered species. We also feature advice to corporate and financial clients on the environmental aspects of M&A, financings, securities offerings and other transactions, which involve due diligence and environmental insurance issues.

Rankings overview for Sets

Star Individuals

  1. Malcolm Thomson KCAmpersand Advocates
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Band 1

  1. Ailsa Wilson KCAmpersand Advocates
  2. Alasdair Burnet KCTerra Firma Chambers
  3. Douglas Armstrong KCTerra Firma Chambers
  4. James Findlay KCTerra Firma Chambers
  5. James Mure KCAxiom Advocates
  6. Laura-Anne van der Westhuizen KCAmpersand Advocates
  7. Marcus McKay KCAmpersand Advocates
  8. Ruth Crawford KCAxiom Advocates
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Band 1

  1. Graham DunlopTerra Firma Chambers
  2. Maurice O'CarrollTerra Firma Chambers
  3. Nicholas McAndrewAmpersand Advocates

All Sets profiles

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Band 1

  1. Ampersand Advocates
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    Ampersand Advocates
    Planning & Environment
    2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked

    Ampersand Advocates is well regarded for the complex planning and environmental work undertaken by its advocates. Members of the stable regularly act in judicial reviews and challenges to planning permissions, and frequently act on behalf of developers, objectors, public sector bodies and energy companies. Members are regularly engaged in high-profile matters, including those relating to large renewable energy projects. One source comments: "The stable's expertise for relevant matters has been excellent." Another interviewee states: "Ampersand is a go-to stable for complex and contentious matters."

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  2. Terra Firma Chambers
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    Terra Firma Chambers
    Planning & Environment
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

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