Alix Bearhop > Brodies LLP > Glasgow, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

Brodies LLP Offices

Glasgow
    Brodies LLP
    110 QUEEN STREET
    GLASGOW
    G1 3BX
    United Kingdom
    Visit website 0141 248 4672 0141 221 9270

    Alix Bearhop

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    0141 245 6212 alix.bearhop@brodies.com

    Work Department

    Real estate.

    Position

    Alix leads a team of lawyers with expertise in property and energy projects, including wind (offshore and onshore), tidal, solar, hydro and biomass schemes. She regularly works collaboratively with other teams of lawyers in delivering renewables projects. Alix builds strong relationships and her energy and enthusiasm combined with her focus on clients’ needs – working to their deadlines – make her a partner in their business.

    Alix advises a range of clients including developers, investors, sponsors, funders and landowners. Her experience includes conducting property due diligence on operational and non-operational renewables assets, offshore and onshore; providing property advice in relation to a significant tidal power project; advising regarding the acquisition and sale of substantial onshore windfarms; advising funders on the project financing of numerous renewables projects; advising on land options and leases and all real estate contracts for renewables developments.

    Career

    Trained Bishop and Robertson Chalmers; qualified 1989; Mitchells Roberton 1989-97; Burness 1997-2006; Brodies LLP 2006 to date.

    Memberships

    Law Society of Scotland.

    Education

    University of Edinburgh (LLB Hons, DipLP).

    Lawyer Rankings

    Scotland > Projects, energy and natural resources > Energy (excluding oil and gas)

    Brodies LLP ‘has a strong offering in the energy space across multiple legal disciplines’ and delivers astute advice to an array of investment managers, energy operators, and utilities. Renewables projects remain a flagship component of the team’s work, with both onshore and offshore wind and associated battery storage facilities regularly at the fore. Further engagement with pumped hydro, district heating and hydrogen projects are also evident in the team’s portfolio of mandates. Spearheading the practice is Keith Patterson who is equally proficient across M&A and project finance and has been recently active on a number of substantial greenfield projects. Co-head Kirsty Macpherson is a key name for developers and landowners seeking development counsel, and is well-regarded for her specialist crofting advice. Sarah-Jane McArthur ‘is widely recognised for her breadth and depth of experience in the heat networks sector’ and is ‘informed by a deep understanding of both the Scottish and wider UK market and of the emerging regulatory framework’, while Alix Bearhop advises on a range of assets from a real estate perspective. The renewables-focused Claire Reid and Donna Cooper also come recommended for their far-reaching practices.

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