

Jo Strachan
Associate London
Jo is an Associate in the London Projects Group.
Jo specialises in project development and regulatory issues in the energy sector including advising developers and operators on battery storage projects, solar projects, onshore and offshore wind projects and carbon capture ventures.
- Advised West Burton Energy on its acquisition of Thorpe Marsh (a battery storage project comprising of a 1.4GW project and a 49.9MW project).
- Advised a multinational lender on the due diligence of the offtake arrangements, grid connection and O&M services for a number of Scottish onshore wind farms.
- Advised developers including EDF Renewables, Ventient Energy and Blue Gem Wind in relation to compliance and eligibility with the Contract for Difference regime, the Renewables Obligation and the Capacity Market.
- Advised a global renewable energy developer on its acquisition of two separate 49.9MW battery storage projects.
- Advised Magnora on the ScotWind Offshore Leasing Round.
- Advised ScottishPower Renewables and Statkraft in respect of entry into radar mitigation documentation.
- Advised a range of non-energy clients in their negotiation of private wire power purchase agreements.
Education
- 2019 – 2020 · University of Aberdeen, Master of Arts (Management and Sociology)
- 2017 – 2019 · University of Aberdeen. LLB Scots Law with English Law (Accelerated)
- 2012 – 2016 · University of Aberdeen, Diploma in Professional Legal Practice
memberships and associations
- Law Society of Scotland