Douglas Milne

Partner

Douglas is a Litigation partner based in our Edinburgh office and heads several key teams within the firm.

Douglas heads our planning law team and acts on behalf of commercial clients as well as public sector bodies. Douglas also leads our fraud and commercial crime practice, and has a particular specialism in Proceeds of Crime legislation.

Douglas is a member of MFMac's Energy and Renewables Group.  He has particular expertise, through having appeared at multiple public inquiries for renewable energy and other major infrastructure projects, of advising statutory consultees on issues as diverse as safeguarding national defence interests and considering the impact of development on the historic environment.

Clients describe him as very available and quick with his assistance, adding: He is sensible and pragmatic.

Chambers and Partners

Douglas Milne has cultivated a reputation for his planning law practice. He frequently acts for public bodies in public inquiries and in relation to CPOs. Sources comment: He is very hard-working and diligent.

Chambers and Partners

Douglas is an impressive planning lawyer and great to deal with. His ability to handle clients is fantastic. What impresses me is that he is able to deal with various sections of inquiries while keeping all of the information at his fingertips.

Chambers and Partners

Douglas Milne was a joy to work with. He is unassuming, but very authoritative, and his documentation was fantastic

Chambers and Partners

He has a very impressive grasp of the details.

Chambers and Partners

Douglas Milne is a consummate professional in the field of planning. He is easy to contact and readily makes himself available. He also deals with matters quickly and is very friendly and keen to help.

Chambers and Partners

Douglas Milne, Partner has an impressive understanding of planning law, and ability to manage his team.

Legal 500

We greatly valued Douglas Milne’s constructive approach which brought out the best in our team. His advice is always carefully considered, relevant and well informed.

Legal 500

Douglas Milne is very accomplished and eminent planning lawyer.

Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2025

Areas of Expertise

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Planning & Environmental Law

Hospitality, Licensing & Leisure

Real Estate Litigation

Public Law

Local Government

Inquiries

Government

Energy & Renewables
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