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Edinburgh is also a base for almost 120 companies in the wind energy sector including prominent names such as EDP Renewables, Repsol Nuevas Energias UK Ltd, Ariva, Gamesa, Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe, Vattenfall, Senvion, PNE Wind, Moray Offshore Renewables Limited, RES and the Wind Prospect Group.
“Edinburgh has built a reputation for onshore and offshore wind, and other renewable projects and our clients appreciate being able to connect with us on our doorstep.” commented David McGowan.
OPPORTUNITIES
Edinburgh is also conveniently situated near current offshore windfarm developments such as Neart na Gaoithe and Inch Cape.
“The benefits of its close proximity to the east coast offshore zones and the wider North Sea make it a very attractive location” says Timothy Pitt, who is advising his clients on a 1116MW offshore wind development in the Outer Moray Firth.
Meanwhile on land, opportunities abound at Port of Leith, Edinburgh and Energy Park, Fife with both ports being designated as National Renewables Infrastructure Plan sites, indicating that they are suitable for development to support the offshore wind industry.
“The excellent access by road and sea to Port of Leith, combined with a choice of sites, well located services, appetite for investment and local expertise makes it an ideal base for industries associated with wind such as large scale fabrication, operation and maintenance facilities, offshore installation and marine surveying.” added Richard Turnbull.
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Government policy has an enormous impact on the future of wind energy and Edinburgh offers close connections to the Scottish Government at a very important time for the sector.
Scottish independence and the effects of Electricity Market Reform. A strong Hub is developing across Edinburgh and the Central Belt with major developers, contractors and funders establishing significant presences from which to conduct not only their Scottish but also their wider UK and overseas renewables operations. This can only help the industry withstand these current local uncertainties and continue to thrive.”
EXCITING TIMES
Recently CMS (the 6th largest global law firm) merged with Dundas and Wilson. “It is a really exciting time for both us and our clients.” says Partner Donald Cumming, who has been advising clients in this sector for over 20 years, from major utilities to independent developers. “Dundas and Wilson has long been recognised as being at the cutting edge of the Scottish renewables market. The merger with CMS opens up a world of opportunities for our clients.”
“Long term certainty and stability are the order of the day in order to attract the investment needed to develop, consent and build the level of capacity that is currently envisaged” says Partner David McGowan. “To an extent this certainty and stability is being buffeted at the moment by the emergence of different priorities amongst the major political parties, the inevitable uncertainties around
OUTLOOK FOR OFFSHORE WIND SEMINAR
In March 2014, The ‘Outlook for Offshore Wind’ seminar was hosted in the CMS Edinburgh office with guest speakers, Ian Marchant (Chief Executive, SSE (2002 – 2013) and Chairman, John Wood Group plc); Finlay McCutcheon (Director of Offshore, SSE Renewables); and Nigel Slater (UK Green Investment Bank) providing very valuable insights into the current issues. Donald continued “As lawyers, we know how important it is to engage with the issues our clients are facing.”
CMS can provide over 200 dedicated energy lawyers to meet their clients' legal needs. They have played an instrumental role in this sector for 20 years, advising
a very impressive list of clients, including developers, investors, financiers, operators, offtakers, suppliers, direct customers and other stakeholders. This gives them a unique depth of experience in this rapidly changing market.
YOUR WORLD FIRST
Timothy Pitt, CMS partner who for 15 years has advised on a variety of on and offshore renewables projects, particularly from a real estate perspective, concluded by saying, “With the benefit of our combined quality and size, CMS with D&W in our large Edinburgh office alone provides an enviable resource and specialist skillset across the renewables sector. We are pleased to set out our stall for the future and demonstrate that it is ‘Your World First’ for our clients.”
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