The planning and environment team at Burness Paull LLP maintains ‘a strong profile’ in the housebuilding, energy and public sectors. Department head Alasdair Sutherland is well regarded for his contentious planning expertise, and is also well equipped to advise on consent orders, Section 75 agreements and regulatory matters. Other key names in the team include Steven Stewart and Emma Dewar, and Emma Paton joined the firm from Shepherd and Wedderburn in May 2024.
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Alasdair Sutherland
Other key lawyers
Emma Paton; Steven Stewart; Emma Dewar; Hazel Noble