Partner

Keith Patterson

Keith advises clients on the build out of new renewable energy projects, including windfarms, solar parks, biomass projects and hydro schemes.

Keith also advises on the sale and purchase of ready to build and operating projects, as well as setting up joint ventures to implement renewables projects. He advises developers and lenders, as well as purchases and sellers.

Living Brodies' values

Clients and colleagues appreciate Keith's ability and courage to see things from different perspectives and negotiate successful outcomes.

Highlights

Over the past decade, Keith has advised developers and lenders on the build out and financing of more than 50 renewable energy projects.
Has advised right across the renewables spectrum from wind, hydro, heat, biomass and solar technologies.
Keith is a leading commentator in the sector, blogging regularly on developments in the sector.
A key contributor to Brodies' membership of the Energy Law Group.

Rankings

Keith is ranked as a Leading Individual in Energy (excluding Oil & Gas) by Legal 500 2024.
Ranked individual in Energy & Natural Resources in Chambers UK 2024.

‘Keith Patterson is an expert in energy market regulation, and always very up to speed with any changes or developments. He is also very strong in translating this into contract negotiations – ensuring that what his client has reflects the current position and is future proofed to the extent possible.’

Legal 500 UK 2024

'His technical skills are exceptional and I'd go to him for really detailed technical knowledge in the energy space.'

Chambers UK 2023

'Keith Patterson is an incredibly knowledgeable and technical lawyer who has a very in-depth understanding of the market.'

Chambers UK 2022

‘Keith Patterson assisted us in the work related to an agreement for the wind farm project and Kirsty MacPherson for the work on land connected to that project and especially the issues of crofting law that were affecting this. Both were a huge help to us and very knowledgeable in their own field, which was invaluable in the complex transaction we were completing.’

Legal 500 UK 2021