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.
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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.’
‘They know the offshore wind industry very well. They are very technically prepared, savvy and hands-on.’
‘Clare Foster is an extremely capable lawyer, very experienced and practical. She takes the clients' hands and guides them, understands their concerns and takes ownership of the issues to help the clients solve problems, not just by giving technical advice. She is without a doubt one of the best lawyers in Scotland for offshore wind matters.’
‘The Shepherd and Wedderburn team are key advisers to our business. They ensure that, in every transaction, the business needs are well understood, making their advice commercial, accessible and delivered within the timeframes we are working to.'
‘The team at Shepherd and Wedderburn work hard to ensure a close working relationship with our internal legal team. They are pivotal advisers that truly understand our business and its needs. Colin Innes is key adviser to our business with a superb knowledge of the UK planning landscape.'
Key clients
- Ocean Winds Limited and Moray Offshore Wind Farm Limited
- Renantis UK Limited
- ScottishPower Energy Retail Limited
- Offshore Wind Power Limited
- ScottishPower Renewables
- Broken Cross Wind Farm Limited
- Ørsted
- Statkraft
- Scottish National Investment Bank
- ILI Group plc
- Statkraft
- CessCon Decom Limited
- Rencore Limited
- Canadian Solar
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.
- Advising on the interface between Ørsted’s Hornsea Project Four and the Carbon Capture and Storage Project being developed by the Northern Endurance Partnership.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Colin Robertson
Shepherd and WedderburnNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
John Morrison
Shepherd and WedderburnPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clare Foster, Colin Robertson, Scott McCallum, John Morrison, Susan Swan, Euan Murray