Colin Hamilton
Partner, Dispute Resolution and Solicitor Advocate
Colin’s planning and environmental work covers the full spectrum from advice on planning applications, development plans and environmental impact assessments through to planning appeals and judicial reviews. He has developed significant experience of compulsory purchase orders, having acted for both the promotion of and objection to orders together with questions of compensation.
In addition, Colin manages a property (including agricultural holdings) and commercial dispute resolution practice. He also advises clients on regulatory/criminal investigations.
In 2018 Colin’s expertise in contentious cases was reflected in him qualifying as a Solicitor Advocate.
As a solicitor Colin has gained significant experience in judicial reviews, particularly those involving the environment, acting for successful parties in Sustainable Shetland v Scottish Ministers [2015] UKSC 4 and RSPB v Scottish Ministers [2017] CSIH 31.
Colin also acted as solicitor to the first party to strike down part of a civil Act of the Scottish Parliament: Salvesen v Riddell [2012] CSIH 26.
Colin is a member of the Law Society of Scotland Planning Law Sub-Committee, the UK Environmental Law Association, the Compulsory Purchase Association and is a Tutor on the Law and Practice of Construction Management LL.M, University of Strathclyde. He is also a Writer to His Majesty’s Signet and Notary Public.
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- Advised Wire Oast Limited, an SPV established by Avignon Capital, on the acquisition of the portfolio of two supermarkets in the West Retail Park in Milngavie and on Byres Road in the west end of Glasgow. Learn more
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Colin Hamilton
Colin Hamilton is very measured, thoughtful and sets things out in a clear way. He is also excellent with clients.
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Recent News & Insights by Colin
02 February 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins
Scottish Parliament votes to approve revised draft Fourth National Planning Framework
The Scottish Parliament voted to approve the revised draft of NPF4 marking significant changes to planning system in Scotland.
28 September 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Important changes to planning applications and permissions brought into force
By Colin Hamilton, Sandy Telfer
The Scottish Government has continued its implementation of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, with two instruments that have effect from 1 October 2022.
16 May 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Viking Energy | Wind Farm Development
By Amy McDowell, Derek McCulloch, Colin Hamilton, Alan White
We act for Viking Energy Wind Farm LLP in respect of the major wind farm development on mainland Shetland.
25 March 2022 | Time to read: 1 min
Consultation on draft National Planning Framework 4 ending
The Scottish Government’s consultation on the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) ends on 31 March 2022.