Planning & environment

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"PFI expert Ian McPake leads the cross-departmental environment and planning practice, with clients finding him to be "approachable and an excellent adviser”."
Chambers & Partners 2006/7

We deal with all aspects of planning and environmental law in Scotland.  Our specialist multi-disciplinary team, which comprises lawyers experienced in litigation, commercial property, rural property and corporate law, advises on a diverse range of contentious and non-contentious matters.

Planning: our work involves providing advice to both developers and objectors in relation to planning appeals including Public Inquiries. We assist clients in a wide range of planning related matters including transport.

The environment: environmental legislation is of concern to you if you are involved in:

  • Creation, transportation or disposal of waste or hazardous materials
  • Purchase, sale, development or letting of land and buildings
  • Providing finance to purchasers or developers of land and buildings
  • Agricultural or industrial processing

Our team can guide you through the relevant legislation and help you to minimise any environmental liability.

People

Lucy Metcalf
Title
Senior Associate
Contact Details
P +44 (0)131 656 2000
F +44 (0)131 656 2020

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