People
Expertise is a well-trodden word. But when you take a closer look at our team of 58 partners and some 370 staff, Shepherd and Wedderburn has the substance to back up the claims.
People
Colin Innes
Partner
![]() Practice AreaPlanning and EnvironmentProfessional MembershipsThe Law SocietyUnited Kingdom Environmental Law Association Law Society of Scotland Legal Associate of The Royal Town Planning Institute |
Colin has substantial experience in advising clients in the private and public sectors on both contentious and non-contentious planning matters. On the contentious side he represents clients at Public Inquiries, Hearings and also advises in respect of Court challenges to planning decisions. He has significant expertise in relation to energy related projects including thermal plant, renewable energy and grid. He is also involved in other major infrastructure projects including road schemes and major mixed use schemes. He is a legal associate of the Royal Town Planning Institute and accredited as a planning specialist. According Legal 500 2010, Colin "is appreciated for 'his calm, personable and reassurance manner'".
Download Colin Innes's vCard
Published Articles
- Planning and prejudice
- Planning reform – The good, the bad and the ugly
- Legal report: A perfect housing storm
- Planning obligations in Scotland
- Barratt Homes Limited v Welsh Water (Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig) [2009] UKSC 13
- A property wealth tax for Scotland
- A property wealth tax for Scotland
- Scottish Planning Policy – Concision at the expense of clarity
- Financial turmoil - the implications for the Scottish planning system
- Decisions, decisions...
- "Culture Change" and Planning Reform in Scotland
- System faces confidence crisis on homes targets
- Scottish Planning Reform - A time to put up or shut up!
Latest Job Opportunity
Careers
As one of the UK's leading law firms we seek to recruit high calibre professionals to add value to the delivery of our services to clients.
Discover More »

