Originally published 8th April 2010

Eversheds has appointed yet another member to its Scottish-based real estate team, demonstrating the commitment which the firm has to further enhancing its capability, particularly in the clean energy sector. Laura Birrell has been appointed to the Eversheds Edinburgh office and will specialise in renewable energy real estate transactions and advice, adding to the existing capability. Laura states:

"I am delighted to join Eversheds in Edinburgh at such an exciting time for the Energy sector and have this opportunity to add to the resources available to our clients in this fast moving market."

Since opening the Edinburgh presence just over a year ago Eversheds has defied market conditions in continuing to build local capability. Eversheds is fully committed to providing clients with a full service team of locally qualified and experienced practitioners to add to its market leading resource which continues to be very active in the Scottish energy market. Michelle Thomas, head of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Group says:

"The Scottish market continues to grow and is a key area of focus for Eversheds. We are absolutely dedicated to providing our clients with a Scottish based and experienced clean energy team which is very much a part of our wider UK team. We are delighted that Laura has chosen to join us and help us grow this important part of our offering."

Michelle Thomas
Head of Eversheds' clean energy and sustainability group
Tel: 0845 497 7553
michellethomas@eversheds.com

Michael Spence
Senior Associate
Tel: 0845 498 0376
michaelspence@eversheds.com

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