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Kathryn Nolin
Senior Associate

Kathryn Nolin

Languages
  • English

Katy is a Senior Associate in the Planning Team. With nearly ten years of legal experience spanning two continents before joining CMS, Katy has also gained experience in commercial property, real estate finance, litigation and environmental law.

Katy has experience of advising in relation to large scale energy and infrastructure projects, consenting onshore and offshore wind developments, the compulsory purchase process and providing advice in relation to other statutory schemes. She also has experience advising clients in connection with regeneration projects for mixed use development.

Katy is actively involved in CMS’ Diversity & Inclusion networks and is a committee member of both the Women’s Network and the Social Mobility Network at the firm.

Relevant experience

  • SSE on planning and consenting issues raised in connection with its £635m disposal of stakes in Stronelairg Wind Farm and Dunmaglass Wind Farm.
  • Red Rock Power in relation to the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, including a successful hearing relating to its onshore transmission works application which was called-in by the Scottish Ministers.
  • Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited in relation to the refinance of Scotland's largest offshore wind farm.
  • A client in relation to planning matters arising in connection with the £100m acquisition of the Leonardo Innovation hub, a research and development complex in Edinburgh.
  • Murray Capital Group in relation to the sale of Exchange Plaza, a landmark Edinburgh building.
  • A client on planning and environmental issues in the £600m sale of its student accommodation portfolio with properties in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Education

  • 2017 – Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (Distinction), University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
  • 2016 – LLB (Distinction), Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh
  • 2011 – M.Litt., University of Glasgow, Glasgow
  • 2008 – Classics (BA Hons), Trinity College, Hartford USA

Insights by Kathryn

Repowering UK Onshore Wind: Navigating the Planning and Consenting Landscape

13 Feb 2026 12 min read

Energy NPS Updates: Key Changes Following Government Consultation

19 Nov 2025 7 min read

Proposed reforms in offshore wind environmental compensation – UK and Scotland consultations

25 Jul 2025 8 min read

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Part II of the Government’s Plan to Get Britain Building

13 Mar 2025 12 min read
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