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 for Energy in the Hall of Fame by Legal 500 UK 2026.
Band 1 ranked individual for Energy & Natural Resources in Chambers UK 2026.

Keith is a brilliant commercial lawyer with a deep understanding of the renewables sector in the UK.

Chambers UK 2026

Keith is very patient and calm. He breaks down complex solutions into a very digestible format.

Chambers UK 2025

Keith Patterson is hyper intelligent. He is a go-to for really technical questions.

Chambers UK 2025

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