‘First Class’ - Terra Firma praised in latest edition of Chambers & Partners

Described as ‘the market leader for planning law’, Terra Firma has a ‘real specialism in planning work and an abundance of advocates who are experts in the area’ and remains the only stable at the Scottish bar with a Band 1 ranking for Planning and Environmental Law. It is also, once again, the only Stable at the Scottish bar acknowledged for its members’ expertise in respect of Licensing, with James Findlay QC, Scott Blair and Robert Skinner each receiving Band 1 rankings.

New rankings were received for Graham Dunlop and Maurice O’Carroll for Planning and Environmental Law and Gordon Watt for Tax. ‘Incredibly bright’ and ‘well-respected’ new silk Alasdair Burnet QC is ranked in four categories and ‘Senior Statesman’ Gordon Steele QC is hailed as an ‘incredibly experienced and knowledgeable’ Advocate, who ‘marries hard graft and commercial common sense to great effect’.

In total, 17 members received 25 individual rankings for their expertise in Administrative & Public Law, Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Company, Employment, Immigration, Licensing, Planning & Environment, Product Liability, Real Estate Litigation, Restructuring/Insolvency and Tax.  In addition, ‘Double Silk’ James Findlay QC is again ranked in a number of areas for his work at the English bar.

Once again, the clerking team at Terra Firma was praised for their client service: ‘The clerks understand their clients’ needs and crucially understand who is the best placed to service those needs from within the stable. Practice manager Emma Caskie-Potter runs a very slick operation.’ ‘The clerks are incredibly helpful and go above and beyond to assist.’ ‘The clerking service is second to none. Emma leads a dedicated team who are always extremely helpful and knowledgeable.’ Deputy Andrew Veitch is ‘very friendly, extremely organised’ and ‘always has his finger on the pulse.’

Emma Caskie-Potter, practice manager of Terra Firma Chambers, said: “I am delighted with another strong showing for Terra Firma in the latest rankings from Chambers UK. I am particularly pleased with the new rankings for Graham, Maurice and Gordon and to again be recognised for the clerking service we provide.