The ‘technically prepared, savvy and hands-on’ team at Shepherd and Wedderburn combines transactional, finance, and development expertise to act on an impressive portfolio of renewables and low carbon projects, acting for top energy developers and operators. The firm demonstrates high levels of activity in onshore and offshore wind, carbon capture and battery storage projects, and hydro and hydrogen schemes, while also possessing a strong body of contentious work with regards to grid connections, application appeals, and project overlaps. Team lead Clare Foster is a seasoned finance expert, while co-lead Colin Robertson is a go-to for investors and developers for real estate issues affecting both brownfield and greenfield sites, and Colin Innes is highly reputed for his planning expertise, especially in regard to offshore and onshore wind consenting. Co-head John Morrison’s possesses a far-reaching corporate practice spanning joint ventures, M&A, and private equity transactions, while fellow team lead Scott McCallum is sought out for his environmental and contentious expertise. Co-head Susan Swan is key for grid and offtake arrangements and leads the low carbon sub-sector group alongside construction and procurement specialist Euan Murray.
Testimonials
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‘Depth of experience and knowledge in the field of offshore wind consenting'.
‘Scott McCallum and his team have a depth of experience and knowledge. Accessible to the client and always providing excellent advice in relation to consenting strategy. Excellent attention to detail, highly organised and efficient.’
Key clients
- Ocean Winds Limited and Moray Offshore Wind Farm Limited
- Renantis UK Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for ScottishPower Renewables on the property, planning and consenting aspects of its entire onshore renewables portfolio.
- Advising Broken Cross Wind Farm Limited in relation to project finance of the Broken Cross Onshore Wind Farm Project.