Supporting North-East Scotland's Tremendous Potential For Growth

• Published date: 18 February 2022
• Subject Matter: Strategy, Energy and Natural Resources, Industry Updates & Analysis, Energy Law, Oil, Gas & Electricity, Renewables
• Law Firm: Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
• Author: Mr Hamish Lean

At Shepherd and Wedderburn, we recognise the north-east of Scotland's tremendous potential for economic growth.

The region's 50 years of experience in the North Sea means that it is ideally placed to seize the opportunities presented by Scotland's incredible renewables potential and a green recovery from the pandemic. We have a number of innovative and fast-growing SMEs and family-run businesses, a strong and resilient agricultural sector, world-renowned education institutions and a vibrant food and drink sector, among others.

This is a pivotal moment for Aberdeen as we look to a green future. Oil and gas will, of necessity, remain an integral part of the energy mix for some time to come but the region is poised and ready to take part in the transition to a low carbon energy economy by harnessing the skills and expertise honed in the North Sea over the last five decades.

Shepherd and Wedderburn is committed to supporting business in Aberdeen and the north of Scotland, and has recently invested in new flexible grade A office accommodation at 37 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, to support our existing and future clients. Our new office will allow us to double the firm's headcount in the city as we anticipate sustained growth in the region. This is part of an ambitious three-year strategy to grow our business across the north-east by supporting our clients who are active in key growth sectors, including clean energy.

Our market-leading Clean Energy Group, comprising more than 90 lawyers, has been at the forefront of the energy and natural resources sector for more than 30 years and advises on landmark clean energy projects across the UK, spanning offshore and onshore wind, wave and tidal, low carbon infrastructure, hydro biomass and energy from waste. Our strength in this sector is demonstrated by being instructed to act on behalf of Aberdeen's Energy...