Planning lawyer rejoins Shepherd & Wedderburn as partner

A planning lawyer who began his career with Shepherd and Wedderburn has rejoined the firm as a partner.

Fraser Mitchell returns to the firm from Shoosmiths, where he led the Planning & Environment team in Scotland. Bringing a particular focus on the housebuilding, commercial property and clean energy sectors, he has extensive experience advising on all planning matters, including the provision of strategic advice, the negotiation of planning agreements, planning appeals and legal challenges to the Court of Session.

Andrew Blain, Shepherd and Wedderburn’s managing partner, commented: “We are pleased to welcome Fraser back to the firm as a partner. Fraser is a highly regarded planning lawyer whose breadth of specialist knowledge will be invaluable to our clients.”