James Findlay QC, called 1984 , practices mainly in planning and environmental law.  He was also called in Scotland in 2008, becoming a QC there in 2017. He was former co-head of Cornerstone Barristers and is Chair of the Scottish Planning, Local Government and Environmental Bar Group.  He has been recognised for many years in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners in both jurisdictions as a leading practitioner in the fields of Planning & Environment, Local Government, Administrative and Public and Licensing law (or their Scottish equivalent). Recent commentary in Chambers 2018 noted:  "Charismatic, good with clients and excellent on his feet" and "His expertise is second to none. He really knows his stuff and has the ear of the court."  Amongst other matters, he is currently leading a team representing Guildford in its local plan and last year represented the RSPB in a major challenge to 4 offshore windfarms.