SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN WIND
CAZ LOVES THE OFFSHORE LIFE
Caz Ewan has worked in the offshore industry for many years. To her, it means doing important work, being part of a team and staying active.
Caz said: “I really love my work. I assist in fire safety training in Aberdeen for Fire Training Group, which is contracted to Falck Safety Services.
NOT FOR GIRLY GIRLS…BUT “I don’t suppose this life is for girly girls. It’s no good if you want to keep your nails nice. I usually come home smelling of diesel. That said, I would never suggest that should put anyone off from pursuing this route. It’s very rewarding. I like being out and about – I’m not one to sit in front of a computer and because of that, I think that I am well suited to working in training in this industry.”
CAREER HISTORY
As a young woman, Caz worked on the rigs as a steward. She said: “It was two weeks on and two weeks off and that didn’t bother me. I would say it’s great if you like being active. I’m not worried about getting into a helicopter and flying to a rig. And I never had any trouble with the lads on the rigs, either.
“Thirty per cent of the stewards were female – and we had our own cabins and showers and toilets.”
Caz’ role now is to assist in the provision of fire safety training. She assists instructors who are involved in how to escape fires and fight fires in different situations.
IMPORTANT AND SATISFYING WORK And she added: “It’s important and satisfying work; people are trusting us to show them how to stay safe. I do martial arts and like to walk my dog so it really is just right for me.”
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MARIA CONNOLLY
“Everything you could want from a lawyer; impressive yet not intimidating - she’s fantastic” (Chambers UK 2013)
Heading one of the leading renewables practices in the UK, Maria Connolly, Partner and head of national law firm TLT’s renewable energy team, is a recognised ‘leader in her field’ by Chambers UK 2013, an independent guide to the UK legal market.
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS Maria acts for lenders and developers in connection with wind farm solar PV schemes and other renewable energy projects, providing strategic advice on the structuring of transactions, drafting and negotiating key documents, due diligence and funding issues.
INNOVATIVE INDUSTRY
Within her role she enjoys being part of a sector that is dynamic and fast-paced as there are always new and innovative developments happening all the time. Maria has led and been involved in over 100 significant renewable energy projects for leading banks, developers and key industry stakeholders.
CASE STUDY – THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP
Recently she has advised The Co-operative Group in relation to its 20MW ten wind turbine project at Biggleswade in Bedfordshire, which was financed by the provision of a multi-million pound loan facility from The Co- operative Bank. This wind farm will power 18,000 homes and save approximately 36,800 tonnes of CO2 per year.
MARIA’S MINI CV
Maria joined TLT in 1997 after studying for her law degree and post graduate diploma in legal practice at the University of the West of England. Outside of work Maria enjoys skiing, cycling and spending time with her family.
TLT
TLT has over 13 years’ experience in the renewables sector with a track record of working with some of the most entrepreneurial companies in the renewable energy sector. TLT’s 22-strong specialist energy team consists of legal experts in project finance, commercial, construction, corporate, environmental, health & safety, planning and property law and has advised one of the UK’s first renewable energy companies, Ecotricity Group, on a significant number of Merchant Wind Park Projects and its recent Eco Bond 2.
TLT
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