George Mackenzie joins Landmark Chambers

Landmark Chambers is pleased to welcome leading planning barrister George Mackenzie to Chambers.

George specialises in major development and infrastructure consenting. He has particular interest and expertise in renewable energy, digital infrastructure, leisure/hospitality, and large-scale housing and regeneration projects.

He is regularly instructed on planning strategy, appeals and inquiries, statutory challenges, local plan examinations and DCO examinations. His clients include developers, landowners, strategic land promoters, statutory undertakers, utility and industry majors, local planning authorities and central government.

George also advises on the land assembly, CPO and compensation/valuation issues that sit alongside complex schemes. He regularly appears in high-value compensation references in the Lands Tribunal, and is a contributing editor of Ryde, the leading practitioners’ encyclopaedia on rating.

The legal directories consistently highlight George’s “pragmatic approach” and describe him as a “brilliant problem solver” and “an exceptional barrister with an excellent knowledge of planning law”. He is known for his approachability, clear and effective advocacy, strategic advice, commercial outlook, and ability to handle complex and high-profile matters across both advisory and contentious work streams.

He is particularly in demand as an inquiry advocate, is ranked as a top planning junior in the Planning Law Survey (2025), and has been appointed by the Attorney-General to the ‘B’ panel.

Commenting on the move, George said:

“I am delighted to be joining Landmark Chambers at this pivotal time of both change and opportunity for the UK development industry. The set’s reputation for excellence, intellectual rigour, pragmatism and collaboration is well-known to the market, and I am very much looking forward to working with colleagues whose practices so closely align with my own.”

Ben Connor, Practice Director, added:

“George is an outstanding addition to Chambers. His experience, judgment and advocacy make him an excellent fit for Landmark, and we are thrilled to welcome him.”

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