Gavin Thain


Gavin is a partner in Commercial Real Estate.
He has over 16 years experience in all aspects of Commercial Real Estate including Property Development, leasing for both Landlord and Tenant, Investment Sales and Purchases as well as Property Finance work.
Gavin leads the team advising The Crown Estate on all Marine Off-shore Energy Projects around the Scottish coast. Recent projects include the completion of ten Agreements for Lease for wave and tidal energy facilities in the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters. This was the world’s first commercial wave and tidal energy project and as such required innovative solutions for issues not previously considered in a legal context; advising on the Scottish aspects of the Round 3 wind projects in the Economic Zone from 12nm - 200nm and negotiating Exclusivity Agreements with Developers for the prospective development of off-shore wind farm sites in the Scottish Territorial Waters.
Gavin has also acted for Developers in the acquisition of many Option Agreements and licences for hydro-power projects around Scotland.
Tel: 0131 270 5356
Email: gavin.thain@andersonstrathern.co.uk





