
Colin Hamilton spearheads the planning group at Gillespie Macandrew LLP, which handles the full range of energy development work. The team is well equipped to handle compulsory purchase orders, environmental impact assessments and contentious planning matters, while Hamilton is heavily involved in planning legislative reform. The ‘excellent’ Sandy Telfer assists housebuilders and public bodies, obtaining permission for large mixed-use developments.
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‘Sandy Telfer was excellent throughout.’
- 'Sandy Telfer: diligent, calm, honest, kind, realistic and reassuring.'
Key clients
- Seagreen Wind Energy
- Viking Energy Wind Farm
- SSE Renewables
- Berwick Bank Wind Farm Limited
- Dundee City Council
- Perth & Kinross Council
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Practice head
Colin Hamilton
Other key lawyers
Sandy Telfer; Monica Cannon