Burness Paull LLP's planning team, led by solicitor advocate Alasdair Sutherland, excels in managing a range of contentious planning matters, particularly in the housebuilding and renewable energy sectors. Key members of the unit include Emma Dewar, who handles planning appeals and compulsory purchase matters, and Steven Stewart, who has expertise in planning applications and consenting issues.
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‘Burness Paull demonstrates exceptional legal acumen, work ethic, and temperament. They have a deep inside approach to renewable planning law.’
‘Steven Stewart has great accessibility, empathy, an understanding approach, and interpersonal skills.'
Key clients
- Cromarty Firth Port Authority (POCF)
- West Burton Energy
- Moray Offshore Windfarm (West) Limited
- Lidl GB Limited
- EDF Renewables
- Lakeshore Leisure
- Mactaggart and Mickel Homes
- CALA Homes
- Orsted
- Artisan Real Estate
- Association of Scottish Self Caterers
Work highlights
- Advised Cromarty Firth Port Authority on planning and marine licensing issues in connection with its proposed development of Phase 5 at Invergordon Service Base at the Port of Cromarty Firth.
- Acted for ID Stoneyburn Limited in connection with a planning appeal to the Scottish Ministers against West Lothian Council’s refusal of planning permission for a major residential development of around 300 homes at Stoneyburn, West Lothian.
- Acted for Moray Offshore Windfarm (West) Limited as an adviser to a funding syndicate of lenders in relation to the financing of the 882 MW Moray West wind farm.
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Alasdair Sutherland