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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy - Scotland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Burness Paull has a respected team covering the full spectrum of oil and gas work, including M&A transactions and overseas oil development projects, notably across Africa. The firm is also adept at handling power and renewables matters such as grid issues. Its lawyers regularly handle the real estate and planning aspects of renewable energy developments and has expertise in community renewable schemes.

Work Highlights

  • Burness Paull provided advice to i3 Energy in the acquisition of Gran Tierra Energy relating to the corporate and capital market aspects of the deal.

  • Burness Paull advised Mizuho Bank as agent to the funding syndicate in connection with the financing of the 1.1GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm.

Strengths

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The firm provides excellent customer service and is extremely knowledgeable in oil and gas.

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Burness Paull have some of the best and most recent experience advising on first of kind energy and particularly renewables transactions.

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Burness Paull have a broad team that are well versed in wind energy projects.

Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondent
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The team understand our business well, they can foresee where issues may arise on engagements and are able to think laterally to suggest creative solutions where appropriate.

Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondent
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Burness Paull's relationship with us is characterised by a genuine friendliness and a down-to-earth approach, creating an atmosphere of trust and ease.

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Notable Practitioners

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Bob Ruddiman
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Bob Ruddiman
1
Band 1

Co-head of the firm's energy team Bob Ruddiman is recognised by sources for his extensive expertise in the oil and gas sector.

Bob has unrivalled knowledge of the upstream market in the North Sea.

Bob is an industry veteran with lots of years of experience; he is such a safe pair of hands and is good for a broad range of matters.

Bob has a deep understanding of the energy sector and provides outstanding legal advice which is appreciated by clients.

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Peter Ward
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Peter Ward
2
Band 2
Peter Ward maintains a respected renewable energy practice, assisting on power purchase agreements, development agreements and wind farm project development.

Peter is knowledgeable and very nice to deal with.

Peter's legal skill, personal nature and approachability makes him a true partner in the business journey.

Peter has a very strong understanding of the complex UK energy regulatory frameworks. We can rely on him to guide us through these rules and regulations.

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Brian Hemming
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Brian Hemming
3
Band 3
Brian Hemming handles a plethora of upstream oil and gas mandates, including corporate transactions and reorganisations.

Brian has strong upstream oil and gas knowledge. He's very easy to deal with and is pragmatic in his approach.

Brian provides excellent service in all regards and has enormous experience in oil and gas matters.

Brian goes to great lengths to advocate for his client even when there is pushback.

Brian is a hands-on technical lawyer and a good, safe pair of hands.

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Neil Bruce
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Neil Bruce
3
Band 3
Neil Bruce is a respected commercial real estate lawyer with a significant renewable energy practice. He regularly assists energy companies with consenting issues and contractual arrangements arising out of the development of both onshore and offshore wind farms.

Despite the complexity of legal matters presented, Neil has consistently demonstrated a willingness to engage in open and transparent communication.

Neil is very easy to work with and is extremely knowledgeable and hard-working.

Neil is very personable and eager to deliver good quality work to our business.

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Sophie Coffey
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Sophie Coffey
3
Band 3
Sophie Coffey is a director at Burness Paull. She often advises lenders on energy projects, particularly those relating to offshore wind.

Sophie is able to marry market knowledge, technical expertise and lateral and creative thinking.

Sophie is reliable, very knowledgeable and an incredibly strong lawyer.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Bob Ruddiman
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Bob Ruddiman
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Band 1
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Brian Hemming
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Brian Hemming
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Band 3
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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy
Peter Ward
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Peter Ward
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Band 2
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Neil Bruce
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Neil Bruce
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Sophie Coffey
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Sophie Coffey
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Band 3
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