Energy and Climate Change

The renewable and alternative energy sectors in Scotland have a tremendous future. The Scottish Government wants to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. This presents huge opportunities for a country blessed with so much potential from wind, wave, tidal, hydro-electric, biomass and even solar power.

But for every project there are property, planning, environmental, corporate, financial and tax issues to be addressed. We have the expertise to support you with energy projects of every kind, ensuring the best possible outcome.

Our land resources department is highly experienced in wind and hydro-electric schemes, acting for both landowners and producers. We have been involved in the exploitation of landfill gas to produce electricity and anticipate greater use of combined heat and power plants possibly involving biomass.

We are also at the cutting edge of the legal framework for development of biomass and coal bed methane. The legal work for energy projects requires a collaborative approach, bringing together experts in many disciplines.

As a full-service firm we can provide you with a bespoke team to meet your needs whether you are an energy project developer or one of the landowners on whose property the developer is sited.

For more information please contact John Mitchell or Jim Drysdale.