Pinsent Masons LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP advises on project M&A, financing, planning and regulation mandates across the renewables lifecycle, with standout expertise in offshore wind, hydrogen, CCUS and supply chain infrastructure. Acting for developers, lenders and corporates, the team handles complex transactional, regulatory and commercial mandates across wind, solar, battery, and decentralised energy projects. Team head Ian McCarlie continues to lead on high-value matters across Scotland and the wider UK, with a strong focus on offshore wind. Co-head Ronan Lambe has developed a niche advising major retail and consumer clients on corporate power purchase agreements, while Jennifer Ballantyne is widely recognised for her expertise in planning and consenting. Nicholas Carlin advises on supply chain issues, and Gillian Frew is frequently instructed by both lenders and borrowers for her finance capabilities. Other key names include M&A specialist Brian Thumath, property expert David Ross, and district heating expert Graham Wallace.