Morton Fraser MacRoberts advises across the full spectrum of renewables, with strength in real estate, planning, construction, and M&A work. The team handles onshore and offshore wind, battery storage, solar, hydrogen, and nuclear decommissioning matters, regularly acting on complex, cross-border and nationally significant infrastructure projects. Bonar Mercer and David McGuire co-lead the practice, with Mercer noted for his work with sponsors on M&A transactions, and McGuire praised for his ‘expertise, reliability and responsiveness’, particularly across real estate, regulatory, and commercial mandates. Nick Jones draws on over 35 years of commercial property experience to support a diverse range of projects, while Isobell Reid adds further depth in contentious and non-contentious environmental and planning matters. Mike Barlow is a go-to adviser on bespoke construction contracts for employers and developers, and Gail Watt is recommended for her real estate expertise. Craig Fulton widely supports.
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Testimonials
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‘The experience of the team and their understanding of our needs and requirements.’
‘Their expertise and client care.'
‘MFMac are able to offer a personalised service with both senior and junior team members being very accessible. The team has strong experience in the renewable energy sector and such experience is being retained and passed down well to the junior lawyers.'
'It is clear there is transparent, continuous liaison and collaboration between the senior and junior team members. The service provides consistency and is able to adapt well to client needs.’
‘Nick Jones is approachable and pragmatic. He offers sensible, practicable solutions to problems without compromising on legal exposure.'
- 'Craig Fulton is a good, commercial lawyer with a great work ethic. He is efficient and responsive. He strikes a good balance in his ability to advise competently and independently whist still seeking input from the partner level appropriately.’
‘The Energy sector group at MFMac have been particularly skilled at bringing their range of expertise to bear on a project quickly and efficiently, and we have been able to lean on their specialist knowledge during a testing time for the sector.'
'They're approachable, responsive and easy to work with - like a colleague down the corridor. They set themselves apart by providing us with imaginative ways of approaching the challenges we've faced, which has saved us time, money and effort on what is a major project, and by being open and transparent.'
‘David McGuire has been our key contact at the firm - and we recommend him for his expertise, reliability and responsiveness.'
'David McGuire's support from Nick Jones and Craig Fulton, and specialisms unique to MFMac's broad offering, including consideration of legal issues around environmental law and crofting law stand out. He has also led a broad team in delivering work reliably and at pace.’
Key clients
- SSE Plc
- Thistle Wind Partners Limited
- Island Green Power UK Limited
- Statkraft
- Renantis UK
- E Power
- Eneus Energy
- Koehler Renewable Energy UK
- Historic Environment Scotland
- Coriolis Energy
- Woolford Wind Energy Limited
- Dundee Renewable Energy Society
- Bakkafrost Scotland Limited
- Re-Power Limited
- Realise Energy Services Limited
- United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd
- NatureScot
Work highlights
Advised SSE on the acquisition of a UK-wide rooftop solar portfolio and development pipeline from a Canadian infrastructure fund managed by global fund manager, Fiera.
Advising SSE in relation to planning, consenting and real estate aspects of its nationally critical grid upgrade project - Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment.
Advising Thistle Wind Partners Limited on all onshore elements (including the substation, cable route and landfall) of the 1GW Ayre Floating Offshore Windfarm project.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Bonar Mercer; David McGuire
Other key lawyers
Nick Jones; Isobell Reid; Mike Barlow; Gail Watt; Craig Fulton