Alice Leggat, a solicitor practising in both Scotland and in England and Wales, is head of legal at SSE Thermal, a key business of SSE plc, where she advises on all manner of commercial and construction law issues both in the UK and internationally.

She has over a decade of experience advising  on energy-related construction and engineering disputes. She has acted in major disputes relating to, amongst others, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro schemes and transmission projects. She has advised clients in the context of various dispute resolution processes, including arbitration.

Lord Glennie, chairman of the board, said: “I am delighted that Alice has agreed to join the Board of the Centre, following her time as a member of our Court. An industry insider, she has significant experience as in-house counsel advising on a range of numerous disputes, including arbitration. We look forward to her input as the Centre continues to grow and develop.”

Ms Leggat said: “I am delighted to be appointed to the Board of Directors and to use my in-depth knowledge and understanding of dispute resolution within the energy industry, to support the Centre its next chapter of growth.”