Wright Johnston and Mackenzie Solicitors

Renewable Energy Law

Whether it is onshore wind, battery storage, hydro, biomass or solar, our renewable energy law team will be able to advise you. Our industry specialists provide essential strategic advice on property, planning, corporate, tax and agricultural issues for this increasingly vital sector.

SERVICE, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

Our Renewables Energy law team offers something different from our competitors.

SERVICE
At the heart of that offering is our partner led service. Our partners look after our clients from the moment they engage the firm all the way through to completion of their projects, remaining closely involved in the outstanding day-to-day service required to deliver our clients’ goals. There is nothing more important to us than looking after our clients.

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OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUALS
Of course delivery of those goals and delivery of that service can only be achieved with outstanding individuals. It is led by Andy McFarlane, one of Scotland’s foremost renewable energy lawyers. The partners in our team include Fraser Gillies (our Managing Partner and Head of Planning), Nicola Martin, Ken Long and Angus Macleod, renewable energy lawyers who are all ranked individuals in Chambers and Legal 500. The work the team delivers is also driven by our excellent associates and solicitors.

AT THE HEART OF THE SECTOR
Renewables is a leading sector in our firm’s overall business plan and has been for a long time. We sit in a network of clients, funders, consultants and industry bodies, taking pride in our sector knowledge. As well as putting on our own conferences and seminars, we attend multiple industry events during the year and deliver training to/receive training from our clients.

BREADTH OF OUR TEAM
We have provided legal advice on all technologies in the renewables sector including onshore wind, battery storage, hydro, offshore wind, tidal, wave, biomass and photovoltaic/solar. Alongside that, our renewable energy law specialists complement our outstanding property, planning and corporate teams. Our clients have had the benefit on major projects of market-leading tax advice from Lizzie Tainsh in relation to environmental issues.

WJM Annual Renewable Energy Seminar

Our annual Renewable Energy Seminar has become a cornerstone event in Scotland's energy sector, offering unparalleled insights into the country's path towards achieving its ambitious renewable energy targets. With decades of expertise in the renewables sector, we host this event each year to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and inspire action— ensuring that our clients and attendees are well-informed and well-prepared to navigate the evolving landscape.

In 2024, the seminar, Achieving Alignment: The Realities of Delivering Net Zero, was held on Thursday 7 November.

Chaired by WJM Partner Esme Macfarlane, speakers at the event included WJM Managing Partner Fraser Gillies, Claire Petricca-Riding from Irwin Mitchell, Geum Howatson from Locogen, Neil Copeland from NESO, and Kate Dooley from RES.