Energy & Natural Resources: Renewables & Alternative Energy - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Shepherd and Wedderburn possesses a multidisciplinary group with the capacity to handle a broad range of regulatory and transactional issues in the renewable space, as well as a host of development matters. The firm offers extensive expertise in onshore and offshore wind projects and hydro schemes. Its lawyers advise an enviable list of clients, including well-known power companies. The group provides further assistance with power purchase agreements.
Strengths
"The firm's advice, review and outlook remains focused, positive and pragmatic."
"We can rely on Shepherd and Wedderburn's sector knowledge and experience to give us commercially sensible advice, backed by technically sound legal skills."
"The firm has an excellent ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
Work Highlights
Shepherd and Wedderburn advised Broken Cross Wind Farm in relation to the project finance of the Broken Cross onshore wind farm project.
Notable Practitioners
Liz McRobb is a respected energy lawyer with a strong track record of assisting clients with legal issues arising in relation to solar and wind developments. She has significant experience advising on commercial agreements and regulatory issues. "Liz McRobb is an experienced practitioner."
Clare Foster is the head of the firm's clean energy practice and leads its project finance team. She often advises on the financing of large renewable projects, including offshore wind farms and energy from waste plants. "Clare is an invaluable support to the legal and transaction team. She clearly knows the market." "Clare is extremely responsive with great sector knowledge." "Clare Foster is always very accessible and very attentive."
Colin Robertson spearheads Shepherd and Wedderburn's energy real estate offering. He is valued for his capable handling of property matters relating to a large portfolio of operating onshore and offshore assets and projects in development. "Colin is a real expert in his field." "Colin is a very capable and well-trusted energy property lawyer." "Colin Robertson's experience and outlook has brought a great deal of pragmatism and sophistication to our land strategy and agreements."
