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Alastair is a Partner and joint head of Planning and Environment and is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in planning law and has been elected as a Legal Associate of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
He advises on all aspects of development and land use including inquiry advocacy, planning permissions, private bills, statutory orders, development plans, appeals, planning agreements, enforcement procedures, nature conservation orders, compulsory purchases and compensation, judicial review and statutory appeals.
Anderson Strathern are highly rated for Planning and Environment in the latest professional peer reviews. He offers over 10 years of experience in advising on all aspects of planning and environmental law.
He has a high profile caseload and acts regularly as an inquiry advocate. He is currently involved in many of the largest infrastructure projects in the country. In addition, he is advising clients on many complex planning agreements.
He is a frequent speaker on the conference circuit, has spoken extensively on the impact of Human Rights on Planning and has had many articles published on this topic. He chaired and gave a paper at the first national conference on telecommunication development. He has appeared on BBC Newsnight on two occasions in connection with planning law.
Alastair's recent work includes:
Legal adviser on the Stirling- Alloa-Kircardine Railway - the first new railway to be approved under Scottish Parliament
Legal adviser on Waverley Railway (Scotland) Bill - a new railway scheme connecting Borders to Edinburgh.
Legal adviser on Edinburgh Airport Rail link
Alastair holds Professional Memberships of the Law Society of Scotland; Royal Town Planning Institute and the Society of Writers to HM Signet.
Industry Comments
Chambers 2007
Planning - "Active advocate Alistair McKie 'gets to the bottom of arguments quickly and gets points across succinctly'. Head of the practice, he has an exceptional reputation for expertise on the Scottish transport bills and has appeared at Parliamentary inquiries. McKie also oversees renewable energy and development projects."
Parliamentary & Public Affairs - "Seasoned inquiry advocate Alastair McKie leads witnesses in evidence and cross-examination at private bill committee stages, drawing upon his extensive involvement in planning inquiries. He was involved in the planning, environmental and parliamentary aspects of the Waverley Bill, and is also heavily involved in EARL and GARL. Clients commended his level of preparation and 'ability to think on his feet and switch his line of questioning when needed.'"
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