Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP

‘Providing a well-rounded, comprehensive service to clients with sound knowledge of the sector’, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP provides a strong projects service that is especially geared towards the early stage of projects, including the planning, consenting and environmental aspects of multi-faceted renewable builds. Helming the practice is Andrew McFarlane, who is regularly called upon for his ability to project manage a variety of complex energy ventures and works closely with landowners and developers. Fraser Gillies is an onshore wind specialist and heads up the firm’s planning division, often working alongside Nicola Martin, who demonstrates a similar calibre of planning expertise; the duo provide pre-application advice and assessment report assistance. Esme Macfarlane is noted for her broad practice and has recently focused on battery storage mandates, and Elizabeth Tainsh is also a key name to note.