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2007

01 June
2007

Planning ahead at Shepherd and Wedderburn

Colin Innes, a partner at leading UK law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn, is once again the highest rated planning solicitor in Scotland in Planning Magazine, the Journal of the Royal Town Planning Institute.  This is an unprecedented seventh consecutive top spot for Colin.
 
There was also collective success for the Planning and Environment Group as Shepherd and Wedderburn was ranked as the joint best planning firm in Scotland along with Brodies.
 
These rankings highlight the collective success for the Planning and Environment Group at Shepherd and Wedderburn.
 
Colin has been a partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn for nine years and is an accredited planning specialist and legal associate of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).  His work spans all aspects of planning and environmental law.

The rankings are based on a survey of leading planning lawyers and consultants in Scotland.  The awards recognise the diversity of planning achievement, whether in urban or rural areas projects promoted by the public, private or community sectors.

Shepherd and Wedderburn has a substantial and successful planning and environmental team which is experienced in all aspects of planning development and regeneration.  Colin commented: "It’s great to receive such recognition from peers and colleagues. It underlines that Shepherd and Wedderburn has a team that clients can work with to meet their needs

Shepherd and Wedderburn chief executive, Patrick Andrews commented:  “We are delighted at Colin’s seventh success at these prestigious awards.  Colin and the rest of the planning team are highly respected by both the private and public sector, highlighting the excellence in the planning sector that is a key part of the environmental, social and economic life of the country.”

Shepherd and Wedderburn’s Planning and Environment Group offers a comprehensive service covering practical, commercial advice and implementation.


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