Ampersand Advocates is ‘a very well regarded stable in the planning law area‘, and has a solid track record in advising on high-profile real estate disputes and development and infrastructure projects in Scotland. Marcus McKay KC is well-known for assisting energy companies with the planning aspects of prominent energy infrastructure projects. Ailsa Wilson KC is ‘one of the most experienced and sought after planning advocates in Scotland‘. Timothy Young acted as junior counsel for the pursuers in Wilson & Anor v McAteer, concerning a challenge to an asserted servitude right over an access road in the pursuers’ land; the court found in favour of the pursuers. Ross Anderson is well-versed in advising on property law matters, and has been kept busy handling contentious real estate issues. Malcolm Thomson KC retired in April 2024.
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Scottish Bar
Ampersand Advocates
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‘Alan Moffat is excellent.’
‘Alan Moffat is a stand-out clerk.’
‘Alan Moffat goes out of his way to assist. Shawn McArthur is great to deal with and takes a proactive approach when it comes to finding suitable dates and assisting with availability of counsel.’
Terra Firma Chambers
Terra Firma Chambers is home to ‘a good range of experienced planning counsel’. James Findlay KC, who shares dual tenancy with English set Cornerstone Barristers, is ‘well respected‘ in the planning law space, and Alasdair Burnet KC is ‘attuned to the challenges that developers and local authorities face and gives measured, realistic advice‘. At the junior end of the stable, Graham Dunlop has solid experience in advising on construction disputes and a broad range of property law issues. Brian Crook has an established track record in handling contested property rights, real burdens, landlord and tenant issues and liferents, among other areas. In recent instructions for the team, Kenneth Young appeared before the Upper Tribunal in a successful appeal against a decision that a heritable creditor was responsible for the landlord’s repairing obligations in a tenanted flat after taking a decree of possession.
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‘Emma Caskie-Potter is a dynamic practice leader who knows her stable’s strengths well.’
‘The clerks at Terra Firma are brilliant. They will always go above and beyond to identify the appropriate counsel for the case, provide accurate fee quotes and provide useful updates on timescales and other matters.’
‘The clerks are always attentive.’
Ampersand Advocates
Les références
‘Alan Moffat is excellent.’
‘Alan Moffat is a stand-out clerk.’
‘Alan Moffat goes out of his way to assist. Shawn McArthur is great to deal with and takes a proactive approach when it comes to finding suitable dates and assisting with availability of counsel.’
Terra Firma Chambers
Terra Firma Chambers is home to ‘a good range of experienced planning counsel’. James Findlay KC, who shares dual tenancy with English set Cornerstone Barristers, is ‘well respected‘ in the planning law space, and Alasdair Burnet KC is ‘attuned to the challenges that developers and local authorities face and gives measured, realistic advice‘. At the junior end of the stable, Graham Dunlop has solid experience in advising on construction disputes and a broad range of property law issues. Brian Crook has an established track record in handling contested property rights, real burdens, landlord and tenant issues and liferents, among other areas. In recent instructions for the team, Kenneth Young appeared before the Upper Tribunal in a successful appeal against a decision that a heritable creditor was responsible for the landlord’s repairing obligations in a tenanted flat after taking a decree of possession.
Les références
‘Emma Caskie-Potter is a dynamic practice leader who knows her stable’s strengths well.’
‘The clerks at Terra Firma are brilliant. They will always go above and beyond to identify the appropriate counsel for the case, provide accurate fee quotes and provide useful updates on timescales and other matters.’
‘The clerks are always attentive.’