Davidson Chalmers appoints planning director

Davidson Chalmers has appointed Jacqueline Cook as its new planning director. She will advise clients on planning-related matters, working with the firm’s specialist teams including Commercial Property, Construction, Residential Development, Renewables and Environment.

She joins from the planning law team at Pinsent Masons. A dual-qualified legal professional, she spent four years training and qualifying with Herbert Smith before moving to Edinburgh in 2008 to join Shepherd & Wedderburn.

Davidson Chalmers Managing Partner, Andrew Chalmers, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Jackie to the team. Her experience in advising on planning matters across a broad range of industry sectors further enhances our position as a firm delivering specialist commercial advice as well as legal expertise.”