Paul Murphy

Senior Legal Counsel, Transactions Law, Offshore Wind

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Senior lawyer, with over two decades of experience in major energy transactions, specialising in M&A, joint ventures and project financing of renewables and clean energy projects. Proven track record of leading complex, high-value international transactions and large-scale project financings, with a strong focus on strategic legal risk management, stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership. Passionate about driving sustainable energy projects and helping to create inclusive, high-performing teams. Previous responsibilities include: - Senior Legal Manager of SSE Renewables' Commercial Legal Team (2016-23) - Lead SSE lawyer on International M&A (Japan, 2021; Southern Europe, 2022) - Project Team Lead Lawyer for Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm (2018-21) Previous experience: - SSE's acquisition of a 50% stake in H2NorthEast Hydrogen Project from Kellas Midstream (2023/24 • 1GW) - SSE's acquisition of Siemens Gamesa's Southern European Onshore Wind Platform (2022 • 3.9GW • €580m) - SSE's entry into the Japanese Offshore Wind Market forming a joint venture with Pacifico Energy (2021 • 10GW • $US208m) - Lead Lawyer on Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm, achieving financial close on all three phases of the world's largest offshore windfarm (2018-2021 • 3.6GW • £8.5bn) - asset swap transaction among SSE, RWE, Equinor & Statkraft in respect of their interests in The Crown Estate's Round 3 Offshore Wind Zone, previously known as Forewind, now Dogger Bank and Sofia (2017 • 4.8GW) - SSE's divestment in Clyde Onshore Wind Farm (2016 • 522MW • €355m) Appointments / Offices held: - Company Secretary, Greater Gabbard Offshore Winds Ltd • (2022-24) - Company Secretary, Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm Ltd • (2011-17) - Company Secretary, Seagreen Wind Energy Ltd • (2010-14)

Experience

  • Senior Legal Counsel, Transactions at RWE
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • SSE plc (15 yrs 9 mos)
    • Senior Corporate Solicitor - SSE Thermal
      Aug 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Senior Legal Manager - SSE Renewables
      Aug 2016 - Aug 2023 · 7 yrs 1 mo

    • Senior Commercial Solicitor - SSE Renewables
      Aug 2012 - Jul 2016 · 4 yrs

  • CMS UK (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Commercial Solicitor (on secondment to SSE)
      Feb 2008 - Nov 2009 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Associate, Infrastructure Team
      Sep 2007 - Nov 2009 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Solicitor, Infrastructure Team
      Sep 2003 - Aug 2007 · 4 yrs