Craig Whelton

Craig is a partner and leads the firm's Scottish planning team from their Edinburgh office. He specialises in the consenting of major infrastructure, residential and energy projects. Craig also advises scheme promoters and landowners on compulsory purchase and compensation, and has advised on some of the largest development schemes across Scotland.

He regularly appears as advocate at planning appeal hearings and inquiries, as well as advising on judicial challenges. Craig has particular expertise in the delivery of development infrastructure and has advised Homes for Scotland and Scottish Futures Trust on developer contributions and land value capture.

Craig is highly praised by clients. He is completely up to speed, really first-class with housing applications and policy implications.' 'He is a planning expert. His incisive legal knowledge, market awareness and commercial acumen make him stand out.' – Chambers, 2022.