Energy & Natural Resources: Renewables & Alternative Energy
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 3
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Provided by Harper Macleod LLP
Our award-winning Renewable Energy team is one of the largest in Scotland, specialising in renewable energy projects and minerals. We provide advice on all types of renewable energy project, including onshore wind, hydro, marine and offshore wind, solar and renewable heat.
We advise developers, landowners, planning authorities and funders in projects big and small. From some of Europe’s largest onshore and offshore windfarms, to community projects of all types, we use our experience and knowledge of the industry to provide pragmatic commercial advice to all of our clients.
Headed by Senior Partner David Bone, one of Scotland’s leading renewables solicitors, our team operates from offices across the country, allowing us to provide face-to-face advice no matter where projects are based.
Our lawyers have helped Scotland to meet Government targets on renewable energy, with members of our team advising in transactions involving the installation of more than 6GW of installed capacity, around a half of the total renewable electricity installed in Scotland to date.
Chambers Review
Harper Macleod offers expertise ranging from wind and hydro matters to solar projects. The firm handles a range of transactional matters as well as project financings. Its energy lawyers act for developers and funders across the industry, particularly in relation to wind farm developments, and is a popular choice for landowner clients.
Work Highlights
- Harper Macleod represented Fred. Olsen Renewables on project development matters including land agreements in relation to its Crystal Rig windfarm.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Harper Macleod takes a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. The team has experience in dealing with multiple issues arising from M&A transactions."
"Harper Macleod's market knowledge is very good."
"Harper Macleod can handle a wide range of very complex matters clearly and concisely."
"Harper Macleod takes a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. The team has experience in dealing with multiple issues arising from M&A transactions."
"Harper Macleod's market knowledge is very good."
"Harper Macleod can handle a wide range of very complex matters clearly and concisely."
Notable Practitioners
Omar Ali is noted for his breadth of expertise advising developers on a wide range of issues surrounding wind and solar projects, particularly planning and real estate.
"Omar is a pleasure to work with."