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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Scotland

What the Team is Known For
Addleshaw Goddard has a full-service renewables group with notable strength in financing and the sale and purchase of assets. The firm regularly advises on the development and construction of renewable energy projects, as well as related supply agreements. Its lawyers are experienced advising on innovative projects, including hydroelectric schemes and wind turbines, and act on behalf of an impressive roster of market-leading clients.
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Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard represented SSEN Transmission in various land acquisitions, planning and construction agreements to enable new and replacement transmission assets for offshore and subsea routes throughout Scotland.

Strengths

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  • Addleshaw Goddard has great strength across the department which ensures consistency of approach and outcome.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUK

  • Addleshaw Goddard do not only partner with the business but they partner with the in-house team providing support and legal advice in everything from personal development to detailed legal opinion.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUK

  • The firm has a pragmatic, joined-up approach and deploys experts in specific disciplines as required.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alan Shanks
    Alan Shanks

    Alan Shanks

    Alan Shanks advises on acquisitions and disposals of assets in the renewables sector. He possesses further expertise in financing and refinancing transactions. He is also head of Addleshaw's Scotland finance and projects division.

    • Alan provides an outstanding level of service coupled with detailed knowledge and a pragmatic approach.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUK

    • Alan is extremely knowledgeable, both of the law and of the industry, and a cool, clear head at all times.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUK
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  • David Cruickshank
    David Cruickshank

    David Cruickshank

    David Cruickshank is a well-recognised energy regulatory practitioner experienced in advising on wind projects and solar projects. He also focuses on the development and implementation of emerging hydrogen technologies.

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  • Fiona Kindness
    Fiona Kindness

    Fiona Kindness

    Fiona Kindness leads Addleshaw Goddard's oil and gas offering in Scotland. She holds notable relationships with independent UKCS operators for whom she is regularly called upon to handle commercial and corporate matters.

    • I really trust Fiona's advice and guidance.

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Ranked Individuals at Addleshaw Goddard LLP (3)

Scotland

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    Alan Shanks

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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    David Cruickshank

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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