The law never stands still, and the way it applies to you and your organisation is constantly evolving. Our people are on top of these developments and can keep you up to date with some of the most interesting aspects of these changes. Check out our articles and updates for our perspective on issues that might affect you.
David Bone, Senior Partner and head of Energy & Natural Resources at Harper Macleod LLP, is one of Scotland's leading renewable energy lawyers. Here he looks at what the future holds for the industry in Scotland and globally.
Harper Macleod Partner Calum MacLeod, who specialises in wide range of rural property work, with a particular focus on crofting, considers the future of crofting law.
This is the first in a series of briefing notes on the Planning (Scotland) Bill, introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 4 December 2017. The proposals in the Bill are far reaching and will have a significant impact on the operation of the planning system
Community renewable energy projects have developed into a sector in their own right in the past few years, and these projects face particular challenges, both legal and otherwise.
In a robust development environment driven by demand to deliver, often within tight timescales, it is commonly the case that the process for establishing the electricity and gas infrastructure is not given its due consideration, resulting in delays and additional costs. Here, we outline some of the things a developer should consider as a guide to satisfying the energy supplier.