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Harper Macleod LLP

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Harper Macleod LLP‘s environmental law offering is very strong in handling contentious and non-contentious matters for a varied client base of private and public sector entities. Practice co-head Jennifer Jack is active in litigation and public law work, and is a name to note for judicial reviews, while practice co-head and planning law expert Peter Ferguson routinely advises developers on issues concerning major infrastructure projects, including environmental impact assessments. Calum Gee and Sandy Fowler are very experienced in dispute resolution.
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Testimonials

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  • 'This is a team that combines technical excellence, deep sector insight, and true empathy.'

  • 'They not only understand the intricacies of environmental regulation and policy, but they also excel at guiding clients through complex legal landscapes with clarity and confidence.'

  • 'Peter Ferguson provides outstanding commercial planning law advice.'

  • ‘The team will respond to requests for assistance quickly. They are able to act quickly when time is tight. Their advice is reliable, given in terms clients can readily understand. The team are friendly and approachable.’

  • ‘Calum Gee provides excellent advice - legally sound and practical and is approachable. Jennifer Jack also provides excellent advice, and is a friendly individual.'

  • ‘Peter Ferguson provided clear guidance and advice.'

  • 'Excellent town planning law advice.'

  • ‘Good quality.'

  • ‘Jennifer Jack is very experienced. Calum Gee is very capable.’

  • 'Jennifer Jack and Calum Gee are both stand-out lawyers in their field in terms of knowledge and practical experience. They give excellent advice, are responsive, and are a pleasure to deal with. Peter Ferguson is also very knowledgeable in environmental matters.'

Key clients

  • NatureScot
  • Environmental Standards Scotland
  • Forestry and Land Scotland
  • Greenpeace UK
  • Cairngorms National Park Authority
  • Glasgow City Council
  • City of Edinburgh Council
  • Perth and Kinross Council
  • Scottish Wildlife Trust
  • Fred. Olsen Renewables Limited
  • Octopus Energy
  • Energiekontor UK Limited
  • Green Power International
  • The Foresight Group
  • Stream BioEnergy
  • The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

Practice head

Peter Ferguson; Jennifer Jack

Other key lawyers

Calum Gee; Sandy Fowler