Landmark Chambers bolsters planning team with arrival of Stemp and Mackenzie

The set said that Stemp, who was called in 2000, “has particular expertise in planning enforcement, appeals and related prosecutions and acts for a broad range of clients including developers, commercial organisations, private individuals and planning authorities”.

A planning, environmental and regulatory specialist, he also “brings extensive experience in complex and high-profile enforcement matters, frequently appearing in substantial public inquiries involving large residential and mixed-use developments”.

Mackenzie meanwhile specialises in major development and infrastructure consenting.

“He has particular interest and expertise in renewable energy, digital infrastructure, leisure/hospitality, and large-scale housing and regeneration projects,” Landmark Chambers said.

It added: “He is regularly instructed on planning strategy, appeals and inquiries, statutory challenges, local plan examinations and DCO examinations….

“George also advises on the land assembly, CPO and compensation/valuation issues that sit alongside complex schemes.”

Stemp said: “I am delighted to be joining Landmark Chambers. It is a set with an outstanding reputation in planning, environmental and public law, and I am very much looking forward to working across those practice areas.”

Mackenzie said: “I am delighted to be joining Landmark Chambers at this pivotal time of both change and opportunity for the UK development industry. The set’s reputation for excellence, intellectual rigour, pragmatism and collaboration is well-known to the market, and I am very much looking forward to working with colleagues whose practices so closely align with my own.”

Ben Connor, Practice Director at Landmark Chambers, said: “Scott is a highly respected planning and environmental practitioner with a formidable reputation in planning enforcement and appeals. His recruitment was a strategic decision, recognising the depth of his enforcement experience, which will be a significant asset to Landmark Chambers. We are delighted to welcome him to the set.”

On Mackenzie joining, Connor said: ““George is an outstanding addition to Chambers. His experience, judgment and advocacy make him an excellent fit for Landmark, and we are thrilled to welcome him.”