Although best known for its extensive public sector client roster, Harper Macleod LLP‘s planning and environment team is a go-to for housebuilders and energy sector players across various planning matters. Peter Ferguson (Glasgow) anchors the group’s non-contentious offering, which has included a number of renewable energy projects, while Jennifer Jack (Edinburgh) is an essential contact for contentious matters, such as judicial reviews, planning appeals and inquiries into the decisions of public authorities, regulators, courts and other tribunals.
Testimonials
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‘Strong background in advising public sector clients, offering cost-effective advice and representation.’
‘Jennifer Jack and Peter Ferguson are very experienced with sound judgement and a personable manner.’
‘Jennifer Jack is a very prominent public law specialist who has recently appeared in many high-profile planning inquiries. She quite correctly has received many professional accolades in the past.’
‘Peter Ferguson is always keen to help out.’
‘Very experienced and capable team.’
‘Peter Fergusson offers excellent pragmatic advice.'
- 'Jennifer Jack is a very good public lawyer.'
- 'Calum Gee is a rising star.’
Key clients
- NatureScot
- Marine Scotland
- Forestry and Land Scotland
- Cairngorms National Park Authority
- Dumfries and Galloway Council
- Moray Council
- The Highland Council
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Orkney Islands Council
- Fife Council
- Glasgow City Council
- Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
- Greenpeace UK
- Fred Olsen Renewables
- EnergieKontor
- Capital Dynamics
- Octopus Energy
- JLEN/Foresight
- Maple Power Limited
- Metka EGN Ltd
- Statkraft UK
- Green Power
- Advance Grid Solutions
- St Andrews University
- MCR Property Group
- Scotia Homes
- Capper Developments
- Persimmon Homes
- Halfords Group
- Hillhouse Quarry Group
Work highlights
- Advised Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners on the planning and environmental aspects of the acquisition of a consented 210MW pumped storage hydro and 33.6MW renewable energy scheme at Glenmuckloch.|
- Represented NatureScot at a public local inquiry regarding the proposed Clauchrie Wind Farm.
- Advised Centrica on the acquisition of a 30MW energy storage system in Dyce, Aberdeenshire.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Ferguson, Jennifer Jack