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Alix Bearhop

Brodies LLP, Scotland

Work Department

Real estate.

Career

Trained Bishop and Robertson Chalmers; qualified 1989; Mitchells Roberton 1989-97; Burness 1997-2006; Brodies LLP 2006 to date.

Memberships

Law Society of Scotland.

Position

Alix leads a team of lawyers with expertise in property and energy projects, including wind (offshore and onshore), tidal, solar, hydro and biomass schemes. She regularly works collaboratively with other teams of lawyers in delivering renewables projects. Alix builds strong relationships and her energy and enthusiasm combined with her focus on clients' needs - working to their deadlines - make her a partner in their business.

Alix advises a range of clients including developers, investors, sponsors, funders and landowners. Her experience includes conducting property due diligence on operational and non-operational renewables assets, offshore and onshore; providing property advice in relation to a significant tidal power project; advising regarding the acquisition and sale of substantial onshore windfarms; advising funders on the project financing of numerous renewables projects; advising on land options and leases and all real estate contracts for renewables developments.

Education

University of Edinburgh (LLB Hons, DipLP).