Scotland’s EIA Conference 2021 closed the unique online event with the opportunity to refresh knowledge of key EIA case law and understand different professional perspectives on what this may mean for practice. This session was keynoted by the respected force in the Scottish legal profession that is Neil Collar of Brodies LLP. Neil has been a popular and regular speaker at Scotland’s EIA Conference and returns to review of recent EIA case law and refresh knowledge on key legal principles for today’s session. Following the keynote we introduced our perspectives panel including representatives from the Scottish Government, IEMA, consultancy and developer to provide their views on the challenges and opportunities EIA practice can take from the influence of legal cases. The discussion panel included: William Carlin, The Scottish Government Rebecca McLean, SWECO Dr Rufus Howard, IEMA Kate McGill, Lichfields
