Morton Fraser MacRoberts has a strong track record in both the public and private sectors, listing local councils, public authorities, construction companies and energy corporations as part of the planning team’s varied client base. Department lead Douglas Milne has established experience in local public inquiries, commercial development projects, and residential property planning. Kenneth Carruthers uses his real estate expertise in judicial review challenges and other contentious matters. The team is bolstered by Rory Alexander, who is noted for his advice to local councils on contested housing developments, and Cameron Greig, who has a strong track record in compulsory purchase compensation claims.
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Key clients
- City of Edinburgh Council
- BAM Properties Limited
- Dumfries and Galloway Council
- GSS Newbridge Limited
- Historic Environment Scotland
- Ministry of Defence
- NatureScot
- Transport Scotland
- West Lothian Council
- Woolfords Wind Energy Limited
- SSE
- Thistle Wind Partners Ltd
- Tesco Stores Limited
Work highlights
Advising SSE on planning and consenting aspects of its Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment Projects.
Advising Transport Scotland and representing its interests at public roads inquiries on significant road projects across Scotland.
Advising BAM Properties on a compensation claim in relation to a new office development site worth an estimated £40m in Manchester.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Douglas Milne
Other key lawyers
Kenneth Carruthers; Isobell Reid; Rory Alexander; Cameron Greig