Craig Whelton

Craig Whelton is a partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn since August 2024, bringing extensive experience in the legal field. Previously, Craig held the position of partner at Burges Salmon LLP from June 2019 to July 2024, where leadership of the Scottish Planning team in Edinburgh was a key responsibility, specializing in the consenting of major infrastructure, residential, and energy projects. Prior to that, Craig was a partner at Burness Paull LLP from April 2014 to June 2019 and served as a partner and senior associate at Burges Salmon LLP from November 2009 to April 2014. Craig started the career as an associate at Maclay Murray & Spens LLP from September 2002 to October 2009. Academic qualifications include a QLTT in Law from The University of Law, a DipLP in Law from The University of Edinburgh, and a Bachelor’s Degree in LLb(Hons) from the University of Aberdeen.