Partner

Sarah-Jane McArthur

Sarah-Jane is a versatile lawyer with experience on major project delivery across several sectors including energy, waste, transport, water, education and health. She acts for the public sector, developers, contractors, investors and lenders. She guides clients through the early stages of projects on structuring, procurement and finance including 'first of a kind' projects. She also advises on operational projects including sales and refinance.

Her focus in the energy sector is on renewables where she has supported developers, sponsors and banks on windfarms (both onshore and offshore), hydroelectricity, solar, bioenergy and tidal projects. Additionally, she has supported the development of a large number of district heating projects. Sarah-Jane has drafted and negotiated a variety of commercial contracts particularly in the energy and utilities sectors and provides regulatory advice on support schemes and licensing.

Living Brodies' values

Sarah-Jane cares about the projects our clients trust us with and works collaboratively and tirelessly to deliver them.

Highlights

Regularly participates in working groups as an active member of Scottish Renewables.
A member of the Law Society of Scotland's Energy Law Sub-Committee.
A key contributor to Brodies' membership of the Energy Law Group.

Rankings

Ranked by Legal 500 UK 2024 as a Next Generation Partner.
Ranked individual for Energy & Natural Resources: Renewables & Alternative Energy – Scotland in Chambers UK 2024.

Sarah-Jane McArthur has excellent knowledge across the broad energy industry. She is very strong in negotiation and commercial positioning, and incredibly dedicated to securing the best outcome for her clients.

Legal 500 UK 2024

Sarah-Jane McArthur has a straight-forward approach to progressing discussions, identifying issues and working with all other stakeholders to get sensible solutions in the best interests of all parties. Professional, personable and pragmatic.

Legal 500 UK 2024

She is a highly rated individual with robust capabilities.

Chambers UK 2024

"Sarah-Jayne McArthur is a credit to her company with prompt responses, efficient and collaborative working style and an open and easy to communicate with manner. I have worked with a vast number of solicitors and she stands head and shoulders above most for her interpersonal skills and knowledge."

Legal 500 UK 2023