Shepherd and Wedderburn is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Whelton and Claire MacLean as partners.

Craig is a top-ranked planning lawyer with a wealth of experience particularly in the clean energy sector, regeneration projects and residential development. His deep sector knowledge, strong client relationships, and outstanding reputation make him a highly regarded figure among clients.

“Shepherd and Wedderburn are at the forefront of some of the UK’s most important infrastructure developments, and I’m delighted to be joining Scotland’s pre-eminent planning team”, commented Craig.

Claire MacLean is a real estate lawyer with a particular focus on the clean energy sector. She brings valuable insights and a complementary client base to Shepherd and Wedderburn, with her expertise extending to both onshore and offshore clean energy projects, making her a valuable addition to the firm’s already strong sector offering.

“I look forward to contributing to the continued growth in the sector,” said Claire. “And I am delighted to be joining Shepherd and Wedderburn as part of the firm’s market-leading clean energy team.”

Commenting on the new appointments, Andrew Blain, Managing Partner of Shepherd and Wedderburn, said, “We are delighted to welcome Craig and Claire to our team. Their extensive experience and knowledge in the clean energy sector will further enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions and strategic advice to clients in this rapidly evolving sector. These appointments reflect our ongoing dedication to strengthening our position as market leaders in clean energy and real estate, key focuses of our strategy.”