Nicola Scott is a partner in our energy team. Nicola advises clients in the renewables sector on real estate matters having spent her career working in both private practice and in house with a ‘big six’ energy company. Her experience includes acting for clients on all property aspects relating to the development and financing of renewable energy projects across onshore and offshore technologies. She also brings strong general commercial property expertise.
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