Emma Dewar

Ms Dewar has considerable knowledge of both contentious and non-contentious planning, advising developers and public bodies on legal agreements, consenting strategy, appeals, compulsory purchase, enforcement and environmental issues arising in major developments.

She is the second recent appointment to the Scottish planning team, alongside associate Jemma Hughes who joined the firm in June.

Steven Stewart, partner, who leads Shoosmiths’ Scottish planning and environment team, commented: “Having worked with Emma previously, I am delighted to welcome her to the team. Emma’s planning knowledge and technical legal skills are highly respected in the industry, and our clients will reap the benefits of her appointment. 

“She is joining Shoosmiths at an exciting time, both for the firm and the planning team. Emma will fit in seamlessly with the national practice and, particularly, servicing our clients in Scotland.”

Ms Dewar will be based in Shoosmiths Edinburgh office. Partner Barry McKeown, head of the real estate team for Shoosmiths in Scotland, said: “We are committed to the growth of our real estate and planning offering and Emma is another key part of our expansion of the practice.

“The demand for expert planning advice is continuing to accelerate, and our planning team will continue to be at the forefront of delivering what our clients require to unlock their complex real estate and energy projects.”