James Findlay KC
James is a sharp-witted, understated advocate.'
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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Témoignages
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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.'
- 'Terra Firma is the best planning stable in Scotland.'
- 'Excellent stable, strong choice of advocates.'
- 'Good strength and depth.'
Avocats
Leading silks
Douglas Armstrong KC
A very impressive advocate at the planning Bar. He is a delight to work with and provides clear, insightful, and strategic advice on the most complex matters. He clearly has the ear of the court.'
Alasdair Burnet KC
Alasdair is a stand-out planning KC, who balances commercial awareness and pragmatism with compelling advocacy and detailed advice.'
Meilleurs Juniors
Graham Dunlop
A very safe pair of hands.'
Denis Garrity
Maurice O’Carroll
Maurice has a very engaging manner which instantly puts witnesses at their ease.'
Ewen Brown
He has a very fine mind, and is able to understand and distil complicated legal issues into practical language that a client can understand.'
Brian Crook
Brian is a formidable yet approachable advocate. His calm, measured approach - likely a result of his preparedness and solid grasp of the law - means he is a reassuring presence in the courtroom for both the client and instructing solicitor.'
Robert Sutherland
Rising stars
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Kenneth Young
A rising star of the property and planning Bar. He is clever and hard-working, with a 'can do' attitude to legal problems.'