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Brodies LLP stands out for its ‘excellent knowledge of the waste, renewable energy and environmental industries’. In 2011 it acted for Scottish Borders Council on its procurement of a long-term waste management services PPP. Practice head Charles Smith is assisted by the ‘professional’ Kenneth Ross and ‘industry leader’ Neil Collar.

Highlights for Maclay Murray & Spens LLP’s practice included advising Total E&P UK on the proposed EU changes to environmental health and safety legislation affecting the oil and gas industry. Chris Smylie became the firm’s chief executive in 2011; so associate Pamela Coulthard now heads the practice.

Pinsent Masons LLP now has the combined strength of two environmental teams. Recent work for the team on the McGrigors side includes advising Forth Ports Limited on environmental issues arising from the sale of Ocean Terminal Limited. Work for its counterparts, led by Gordon McCreath included advising Viridor during its bid for Glasgow City Council’s residual waste contract. Jennifer Ballantyne ‘fully understands the client’s needs’.

Semple Fraser LLP’s Vincent Brown advised a waste-to-energy supplier on EU legislation pertaining to the use of waste derived from the equestrian industry for commercial fuel products.

Shepherd and Wedderburn’s ‘pragmatic’ practice head Patricia Hawthorn acted for Viridor Waste Management in three public procurements for waste services and infrastructure development in the Scottish ‘central belt’.

Alastair McKie’s team at Anderson Strathern acted for INEOS in various applications for hazardous substances consent at its refinery in Grangemouth.

Burness LLP has ‘excellent up-to-the-minute knowledge of case law’. In 2011 it advised NHS Lothian on the reporting requirements of its PFI facilities under Carbon Reduction Commitment legislation. Michael Wood leads the practice.

Davidson Chalmers LLP ‘goes out of its way to meet the needs of the client’. Douglas Taylor and Andy Drane have strong environmental law expertise. Clients include SITA UK.

Dundas & Wilson CS LLP’s Mark Brumwell and his ‘reliable, pragmatic’ team acted for South Lanarkshire Council in defending a challenge to a waste management procurement project.

MacRoberts LLP has ‘good understanding of the client’s business and is responsive to its needs’. It recently represented John Dewar & Son in negotiating contracts with Helius Corde for the supply of solid and liquid wastes as an adjunct to the development of a new waste treatment facility. Jamie Grant leads the practice.

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