Alistair Watson

Planning - Band 3: "Alistair provides an excellent level of client service and a very hands-on approach that extends beyond regular legal input." "Alistair provides great leadership and expertise on planning matters."

Planning - Band 3: “Alistair contributes valuable insight to very complex transactions.”

Planning - Band 3: Alistair Watson's clients include institutional lenders, such as domestic and international funds, and developers of stadium, residential, tall building and airport projects. He is notably skilled in handling infrastructure matters as well as more conventional planning work. "Alistair is always ready to guide us through the murky waters of planning, often on very short notice. He gives clear, succinct advice which factors in our business needs and priorities." "A good planning partner with strong leadership and technical skills." "Alistair Watson is the most client-focused lawyer I have ever worked with. Add to that a razor-sharp understanding of the law and we have a very strong member of our team." "Alistair is efficient. He gets to the core quickly and is positive and encouraging of his team."

Planning - Ranked: "Alistair Watson cared about achieving a successful outcome as much as I did. He contributed thoughtful and creative insights that saw us achieve a better conclusion that I had set out to achieve."