Colin Innes
Shepherd and WedderburnThe dedicated planning team at Shepherd and Wedderburn is praised for being ‘at the forefront of Scottish planning law’, acting for an impressive roster of renewable energy and housebuilding clients. The practice is under the joint leadership of Colin Innes, highly experienced in handling both contentious and non-contentious planning issues, and Ewan MacLeod, who contributes considerable expertise in retail, housing, and large mixed-use developments. Meanwhile, Fraser Mitchell is regularly instructed by blue-chip clients in the residential development sector and is well-versed in areas including roads legislation and compulsory purchase procedures.
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Testimonials
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‘The Shepherd and Wedderburn team are at the forefront of Scottish planning law and are highly accessible to clients, both for formal and informal advice. The team are personable and professional and gives excellent legal advice. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.’
‘I have worked with partners Ewan MacLeod and Fraser Mitchell on many occasions, both provide excellent and honest legal advice. Their attention to detail and market knowledge is second to none. Their strengths are easy and regular communication in many forms, be it written, email, text or availability for meetings. They are at the top of their game in Scotland.’
‘The Shepherd and Wedderburn team ensure business needs are always well understood, making their advice commercial, accessible and delivered within the timeframes we are working to.’
‘The team at Shepherd and Wedderburn work hard to ensure a close working relationship with our internal legal team, they are pivotal advisors who truly understand our business and its needs. Colin Innes has superb knowledge of the UK planning landscape.’
‘The team are viewed as market leaders - particularly in residential work - and I go to them because I know they will always have their 'finger on the pulse' in terms of current issues and cases. They are also very approachable and willing to provide informal advice from the outset, which then helps shape our advice to clients.’
‘Fraser Mitchell and Ewan MacLeod are both top planning lawyers in the Scottish market - friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- ScottishPower Renewables (UK) Limited
- Stromar Offshore Wind Farm Limited
- ScottishPower Energy Retail Limited
- Robertson Homes Limited
- Guild Homes (Tayside) Limited
- Miller Homes Limited
- ILI Group PLC
- Orsted Hornsea Project Three (UK) Limited
- Statkraft UK Limited
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ewan MacLeod
Shepherd and WedderburnNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Colin Innes, Ewan MacLeod