Planning Live with Tom Arthur MSP

Our first Planning Live session of 2023, where we were joined by Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community to discuss NPF4. Speaker Biographies Karen Hamilton: Karen is a recognised expert in compulsory purchase and compensation. She has significant experience of consenting and land assembly implications for major infrastructure projects in the transport and energy sectors, frequently leading or collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams. She has also advised on a number of high-profile city centre projects, including purpose built student accommodation (PBSA); build to rent (BTR) and hotel developments, and has significant experience in the aquaculture sector. Karen advises clients on consenting risk and strategy; procedure; EIA; planning obligations; appeals and inquiries. Having worked in local government for 5 years at the start of her career, Karen has a good understanding of the public sector landscape and advises a number of planning authorities and other regulators, as well as developers, funders and major landowners. Neil Collar: Experienced adviser, inquiry advocate, blogger, author and conference speaker – Neil is one of Scotland's best known planning lawyers. He has over 25 years’ experience as a planning lawyer. His work spans all aspects of the planning process, planning applications, appeals and inquiries (including inquiry advocacy), court actions, planning issues in relation to land acquisition and disposal, compulsory purchase and compensation, listed buildings and conservation areas, and trees. Neil's experience includes strategic development, regeneration areas, renewable energy, housing, retail, build to rent, student accommodation, hotels, offices, sport and leisure, and minerals. Receive our latest legal updates – https://brodiespm.concep.com/preferen... More of our Enlightened Thinking – https://brodies.com/insights​ Connect with us on LinkedIn -   / brod...​   Follow us on Facebook -   / ​   Follow us on Twitter -   / brodiesllp​   Follow us on Instagram -   / brodiesllp