‘A real gem in the Scottish market’, Davidson Chalmers Stewart is an established adviser to a range of clients active in the renewable energy space, demonstrating a high level of activity on onshore and offshore wind; the group adeptly manages the property, planning, land access, development, and corporate aspects, acting for both new and established ventures. Solar, battery storage and grid instructions also feature in its varied book of work. Team lead Andy Drane focuses on the landowner side of complex projects and is well placed to act across the full range of renewable assets. The real estate and property-focused Nicola Scott enjoys close connections to a multitude of energy providers and developers and possesses a similarly broad renewables practice, while Laura Tainsh is chiefly noted for her commercial, regulatory and environmental acumen. Henrietta Talbot spearheads a number of client instructions, especially those with a landowner focus.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘DCS's Renewable Energy Team are a real gem in the Scottish market. They are able to help across a range of legal disciplines, providing sensible, commercial and pragmatic advice.'
- 'It's easy to work with the whole team and I am always grateful to have their support.’
‘Nicola Scott is an exceptional solicitor, delivering consistently commercial, pragmatic advice and driving complex transactions forward and over the line. As a renewable energy developer, we especially value her personal breadth of industry knowledge complementing her exceptional technical and legal skills. She is a delight to work with and a valued support.’
‘Flexible and responsive. Joined up and seamless.’
‘Deep sector knowledge and personal attention from senior levels.’
Key clients
- Peel NRE Renewables (IOM) Limited
- ABO Wind UK Limited
- Cambusmore Ltd
- The Farm Energy Company Limited
- Low Carbon UK Wind Development Company Limited
- Somerby Energy Limited
- Muirhall Energy Limited
- WKN Sallachy Limited
- Peel Cubico Renewables Limited
Work highlights
Advising Peel NRE Renewables (IOM) Ltd on multiple investments in renewable energy projects across the UK.
Advising Low Carbon UK in connection with its first site acquisition in Scotland, with a project situated in Argyll & Bute.
Advising Farm Energy on multiple private wire projects in the Ayrshire area.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Andy Drane
Other key lawyers
Nicola Scott; Laura Tainsh; Henrietta Talbot