With expertise spanning planning, property, corporate, regulatory, and crofting matters, Davidson Chalmers Stewart is active across all stages of renewable energy projects, including consenting, disputes, and transactional work. The team handles projects involving wind, solar, storage, and green tech, and is noted for its work in both investor- and community-led schemes. Team head Andy Drane is a trusted adviser to a broad range of landowners, particularly on project delivery matters. Laura Tainsh is a key contact for environment-related issues. Henrietta Talbot also comes recommended. Nicola Scott departed the team in May 2025.
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‘They respond timeously and efficiently They get the practical issues.’
‘Henrietta Talbot: Junior Partner and understands local. Very efficient in response. Andrew Drane: Team leader approachable and professional.’
Key clients
- Cambusmore Ltd
- Elawan Energy Limited
- High Brenfield Limited
- Liza Pern
- Loganhead WF Limited / Hopsrig WF Limited
- Low Carbon UK Wind Development Company Ltd
- Malcolm Morrison
- Muirhall Energy Ltd
- The Farm Energy Partnership LLP
- The Firm of P&J Lane
- WKN PNE Erneuerbare Energien GmbH
Work highlights
Advised WKN PNG Erneuerbare Energien GmbH on the sale of its 49.9 MW Sallachy Wind Far, development.
Advised Cambusmore Ltd on the grant of access rights to multinational developers, SSE, Energiekontor, Coriolis, ESB, RES.
Advised Muirhall Energy and its subsidiaries on all Scottish development sites as framework appointees.
Practice head
Andy Drane
Other key lawyers
Laura Tainsh; Henrietta Talbot