Best known for supporting energy and infrastructure providers, Gillespie Macandrew LLP also serves a diverse clientele including landowners, developers, and public bodies. Spearheading the team is solicitor advocate Colin Hamilton, whose expertise spans advising on planning applications to handling judicial reviews. Real estate expert Sandy Telfer brings a ‘wealth of planning law experience’ to the table, notably excelling in advancing large-scale housing developments through the planning process.
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‘First rate service from Partners. The firm works in collaboration with each other.’
‘Sandy Telfer is an excellent communicator. Rather than just telling me what the law says, Sandy tells me what the law means and how it can help to achieve my objectives.’
‘Gillespie MacAndrew has a team specialising in planning law, providing us with the backup of knowledge and skill sets required to assist with most major planning application issues. Fixed price fees are quickly provided and delivered as agreed on time and within budget.’
‘Sandy Telfer's wealth of planning law experience has greatly assisted us in concluding complex missives timeously. He has provided professional guidance throughout the application process.’
Key clients
- Seagreen Wind Energy
- Viking Energy Wind Farm
- SSE Renewables
- Berwick Bank Wind Farm Limited
- Dundee City Council
- Perth & Kinross Council
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Colin Hamilton
Other key lawyers
Sandy Telfer