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CMS is well-regarded for its assistance with renewable energy ventures, and advises local government bodies and handles real estate regeneration projects. Led by Mark McMurray and Robin Hutchison, the team excels at offering environmental advice, assisting with judicial reviews and promoting compulsory purchase orders. McMurray has experience with heritage planning and has a strong track record with flood protection schemes, while Hutchison regularly advocates in public inquiries and drafts consent orders. Kathryn Nolin has cross-border expertise, helping foreign authorities draft and develop renewable energy legislation.
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Position
Associate
Career
Katy qualified as an Associate in the Planning Team, having spent 18 months of her training contract working in the team. With nearly ten years of legal experience spanning two continents before joining CMS, Katy has also gained experience in commercial property, real estate finance, litigation and environmental law.
Katy has experience of advising in relation to large scale energy and infrastructure projects, consenting onshore and offshore wind developments, the compulsory purchase process and providing advice in relation to other statutory schemes. She also has experience advising clients in connection with regeneration projects for mixed use development.
Katy is actively involved in CMS’ Diversity & Inclusion networks and is a committee member of both the Women’s Network and the Social Mobility Network at the firm.
Education
- 2017 – Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (Distinction), University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
- 2016 – LLB (Distinction), Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh
- 2011 – M.Litt., University of Glasgow, Glasgow
- 2008 – Classics (BA Hons), Trinity College, Hartford USA
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has deep understanding of both planning/environmental law and complex planning processes, makes them an invaluable adviser. The team operates with impressive efficiency and consistently delivers high-quality advice, even under demanding timelines.' 'Plaudits are due to Robin Hutchison, whose knowledge, experience and leadership has been instrumental in fostering such a high-performing, professional team. He sets the tone for excellence and has created an environment where both individual growth and team success are encouraged and celebrated.' 'The team were excellent collaborators, respecting all project team members and creating a positive and supportive team ethos and environment, as well as knowing the appropriate places to challenge information.' 'Robin Hutchison provided a steady hand on really complex matters and decisions and Kathryn Nolin stood out with her passion and commitment as well as professionalism and honest, knowledgeable and approachable manner.' 'Mark McMurray is a very experienced practitioner in the planning field and also very knowledgeable on aspects of compulsory purchase.'
Key clients
- Bakkafrost Scotland Limited BP Exploration Operation Company Limited Brockwell Energy Copenhagen Offshore Partners EDF Energy EDF Renewables ENI / Versalis UK Equinor Flotation Energy Hargreaves Land Isle of Man Government Ithaca Energy Red Rock Power Renfrewshire Council ScottishPower Renewables SSE plc Stirling Council Tarmac Trading Limited Trump International Golf University of St Andrews University of Glasgow Wind 2 Limited
Work highlights
Continuing to advise SSE on all aspects of the planning and consenting of the Dogger Bank Zone.