Steven is experienced in both contentious and non-contentious planning, environmental, and infrastructure matters, advising a wide range of public and private clients.
He regularly advises developers on promoting sites through the development plan process, planning applications, planning agreements, compulsory purchase, consenting strategy, and environmental issues. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including housebuilding, retail, commercial and industrial development, energy, and major infrastructure. This breadth of experience has been further strengthened by in-house secondments with a leading electricity network operator and a global renewable energy developer.
Steven’s contentious background enables him to advise and represent clients in planning appeals and inquiries, judicial review proceedings, Lands Tribunal compensation claims, and actions in the Sheriff Court.
He sits on the Scottish Property Federation's Planning and Development Committee and is a member of the North Sea Transition Authority's ESG Taskforce. In 2024, Steven was recognised by Financier Worldwide as a Distinguished Adviser in ESG.
Steven leads the firm's Scottish planning and environmental practice.