At Burness Paull LLP, the team is sought after for its expertise in handling a broad range of environmental work, including regulatory and compliance issues and biodiversity net gain issues. Alasdair Sutherland and Steven Stewart co-lead the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Great level of environmental law expertise. Responsive to emails.'
‘Burness Paull has shown a high level of expertise in relevant areas of law.'
'Steven Stewart got to the root of the issue and gave clear, concise advice.'
'Deep knowledge of key legislative issues around ESG compliance, environmental permitting, and planning.'
Key clients
- EDP Renewables
- Bells Food Group Limited
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Fidra Energy
- Glen Earrach Energy Limited
- Halliburton Manufacturing and Services
- M74 West Limited
- Noble Corporation
- Scottish Football Association
- Scottish Water
- The Lifescape Project Limited
Work highlights
Advising Fidra Energy on the Section 106 Agreement for the Thorpe Marsh Green Battery Storage project in Doncaster.
Advising Wind2 and EDP Renewables on an environmental impact assessment for a proposed wind farm at Drummarnock, Stirling.
Advising The Lifescape Project on issues pertaining to rewilding projects in Scotland.
Practice head
Steven Stewart; Alasdair Sutherland