News and Insights

Scottish ports are reshaping their role in the energy transition as the UK ETS brings new expectations, opportunities, and momentum for maritime decarbonisation

A proposed ban on upward‑only rent reviews could reshape commercial leasing in England and Wales. Here’s what it means for landlords, tenants and wider market.

Data centres power the digital world, but can they do it sustainably? We explore how renewable energy can support a green data infrastructure.

Retrofitting Scotland’s older commercial buildings: challenges, legal considerations, and funding options for a sustainable future.

Lizzie McFadzean discusses Scotland's Land Reform Bill and its implications for the commercial forestry sector.

Practical summaries of the main provisions and impacts of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill for landowners and interested parties to be aware of.

Discover how Scotland could become a leading innovator in the hydrogen energy space.

Green Living: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Private Rented Properties

Discover how Water and Hydrogen resources are shaping our energy mix and the challenges and opportunities they bring for a sustainable future.

Tacit Relocation: Proposed Commercial Lease Reforms: Scotland vs. England & Wales

Read insights from Derek McCulloch, Head of Energy at Gillespie Macandrew, on the critical shift in how we power our nation.

Amy McDowell, Partner, Energy and Strategic Land, outlines why co-location offers many benefits, however, careful planning and considerations are crucial.

Rae Gilchrist and Ross Baron provide an overview on co-location and its benefits.

Tessa Petrides examines NESO's proposed new criteria for energy projects to become "Gate 2" projects, including securing land rights.

Many Scottish landowners have sought to add value to unproductive land through afforestation, although what planning is required?

On 7 April 2022 the UK Government released their highly anticipated ‘British Energy Security Strategy’

On 15 March 2022, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act) received Royal Assent.

Update: Annual Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocations Starting in March 2023

The results of the Scottish offshore leasing round was announced yesterday, confirming the 17 projects, out of 74 applications.

Achieving net zero through onsite generation and storage of electricity, using solar panels, energy storage and vehicle charging.

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Announcement

In the lead up to COP26 and the months and years after, we will look at ways in which we can support and advise businesses and individuals.

The Scottish Government has committed to becoming a net zero society by 2045 at COP26.

he first three years of the new code being in place has been an important period for the code to be tested and considered in the Lands Tribunals.

Securing suitable rights for cabling and access are a critical aspect of any development project. These are typically obtained in the form of servitude rights.

Hydrogen Strategy announced by UK Government, committing to support the development of a Hydrogen Economy.