Morton Fraser MacRoberts has an impressive spread of experience across the full spectrum of both contentious and non-contentious planning mandates. Areas of expertise for the group include mandates from the energy, student accommodation, and retail sectors. Practice head Douglas Milne has a strategic focus representing clients from the public sector. Kenneth Carruthers sports extensive experience conducting planning challenges. Isobell Reid continues to assist clients through environmental impact assessments, planning appeals and judicial reviews, while Cameron Greig frequently secures the delivery of housing developments and major infrastructure projects.
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Key clients
- SSE
- Thistle Wind Partners Ltd
- Woolfords Wind Energy Ltd
- Tesco Stores Ltd
- BAM Properties Ltd
- GSS Newbridge Ltd
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Dumfries and Galloway Council
- West Lothian Council
- Ministry of Defence
- Historic Environment Scotland
- Transport Scotland
Work highlights
Advising SSE on planning, consenting and environmental matters relating to its Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) projects.
Advising Transport Scotland and representing their interests at public roads inquiries on the most nationally significant roads projects across Scotland.
Acting for Thistle Wind Partners Ltd in securing the necessary land rights to deliver the onshore element of the 1GW Ayre Offshore Wind Farm.
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; Cameron Greig