Alan Innes’ practice is primarily focused on property disputes, including matters involving commercial leases, boundary issues, development land, rural properties and energy projects. He is ranked as a leading junior counsel for Property, Planning & Construction in the latest edition of The Legal 500: “He has deep knowledge of property litigation. A junior who shows meticulous attention to detail and a good grasp of complex legal concepts. His advice is clear and client friendly.” Legal 500, 2026
Alan has substantial experience of telecommunications cases and the Electronic Communications Code, plus experience in planning and environmental matters, valuation for rating, commercial litigation, financial services disputes and contentious trust and executry matters.
In addition to appearing in courts and tribunals, Alan is also experienced in arbitration (particularly in relation to commercial property disputes).
Biography
Alan called to the Bar in 2024 after eight years' experience as a solicitor in private practice.
He is regularly instructed in property disputes, including matters involving commercial leases, boundary issues, development land, rural properties and energy projects. He has substantial experience of telecommunications cases and the Electronic Communications Code.
Alan also has experience in planning and environmental matters, valuation for rating, commercial litigation, financial services disputes and contentious trust and executry matters.
In addition to appearing in courts and tribunals, Alan is also experienced in arbitration (particularly in relation to commercial property disputes).
Appointments
- Tutor in Property Law, University of Edinburgh (2023 to date)
- Tutor in Succession and Trusts Law, University of Edinburgh (2024 to date)
Memberships
- Member of the Scottish Planning, Local Government and Environmental Law Bar Group
- Associate Member of the Property Bar Association
Publications
- SOLAR Scotland Annual Conference: Latest developments in local government planning law (with Alasdair Burnet KC) (2025)
- Property Litigation Association (Scotland): Spring Case Update (2025)
- Terra Firma Chambers' Four Cities Tour: Rectification of the Land Register (2024)
- SOLAR Scotland, Property, Planning and Infrastructure Conference: The Electronic Communications Code (2024)
Recent Cases
- Thow v Dale [2025] SC PER 65 - Property dispute regarding boundary features and use of a common driveway.
- Appeal by Paul Dixon against Angus Council [2025] CSIH 29 - Appeal under section 239 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 regarding the grant of planning permission for a crematorium.
