Pinsent Masons LLP, praised for its ' reliably practical advice', is particularly active in the renewable energy space, with Gary McGovern handling significant matters in the offshore and onshore wind sectors. McGovern frequently works alongside Emma Reid, who was promoted to senior associate in May 2023 and focuses on renewable energy consenting processes. The firm is also equipped to advise on major water and transport infrastructure projects, where Gordon McCreath is the key contact.
Testimonials
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‘The planning team at Pinsent Masons are very approachable and provide reliably practical advice.’
‘Gary McGovern has always provided clear and practical advice very quickly and with excellent commercial knowledge.’
Key clients
- BP International
- Berwick Bank Wind Limited
Work highlights
- Advised SSE Renewables on its 4.1GW Berwick Bank offshore wind project in Scottish waters.
- Advised developers/consortia such as Ossian Offshore Wind (SSE, Marubeni Corporation and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners), Morven (bp and EnBW), Floating Energy Allyance (BayWa, BW Ideol and Elicio) and Thistle Wind Partners (consortium of DEME, Aspirati, Quair) on six of the 20 ScotWind offshore wind farm (OWF) development sites.