Isobell Reid
PartnerIsobell specialises in property disputes, planning, contractual disputes and construction law.
She advises commercial clients on a broad range of disputes in the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts and regularly represents clients in the Lands Tribunal for Scotland and the Scottish Land Court.
Article
Bridging the gap: Why Scotland needs a clearer metric for renewables and environmental protection
Scotland’s renewable energy ambitions are accelerating – and rightly so. With vast natural resources and world-leading targets, the country is well-placed to lead the global energy transition. However, as large-scale developments ramp up, particularly in the Highlands and Islands, questions are growing about the impact on the natural environment.
Case Studies
SSE: Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) Project and Pathway to 2030 Programme
SSE's Pathway to 2030 and Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) projects are pivotal initiatives aimed at supporting the UK's renewable energy and climate change targets. These projects focus on delivering essential onshore electricity transmission infrastructure to facilitate the connection of up to 50GW of offshore generation to the electricity network by 2030.
Article
The Court of Session's first decision on the housing policies in National Planning Framework 4
Isobell Reid and Cameron Greig examine the Court of Session's eagerly awaited decision in the case of Miller Homes Ltd v Scottish Ministers, [2024] CSIH 11.