Our Professional Services Network brings together members from legal, financial, advisory, and communications backgrounds supporting the strategic capabilities that underpin innovation, investment, and growth in the renewable energy sector.
AREG's Energy Futures: Professional Services Network
Enabling Expertise for a Sustainable Energy Future
What does the Professional Services Network do?
- Support the Renewable Energy Transition
Empower members to lead the shift toward sustainable energy by sharing specialist knowledge in law, finance, policy, and communications. - Highlight the Role of Professional Services
Showcase how advisory and consultancy expertise drives project success, de-risks innovation, and unlocks new opportunities in the clean energy economy. - Deliver Expert-Led Events
Host regular networking sessions, discussions, and webinars designed to share insights, explore trends, and offer practical guidance from leaders in professional services. - Foster Strategic Knowledge Sharing
Provide a collaborative platform for members to exchange insights, explore emerging trends, and build valuable cross-sector connections.
Network Leadership
Rod Hutchison
Partner, Aberdein Considine
As Network Chair, Rod brings extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, with a strong track record supporting clients across the energy sector. Recognised by Legal 500 for his expertise, he is committed to fostering collaboration, enabling knowledge-sharing, and helping members navigate the evolving legal and commercial landscape of the energy transition.
Upcoming Events
Join us at upcoming events designed to connect members, share insights, and support the energy transition.
Supporting the Transition: Communications, Culture & Talent in Energy
🗓️ Thursday, 17 July | ⏰ 12:00 – 1:00pm | 📍 Online
Join us for a dynamic webinar exploring how legal, communications, and recruitment professionals are enabling the energy transition by aligning people, purpose, and performance.
As the sector accelerates towards net zero, internal communication, strategic hiring, and a strong organisational culture are becoming critical to successful project delivery. This session will feature expert insights on how professional services are helping energy companies build and retain the talent needed for long-term success.
🎙️ Facilitated by Rod Hutchison, Partner at Aberdein Considine
📣 Fiona Lindsay, Bridge Communication – “Internal Communication: The Missing Link in Energy Transition”
📣 Lucy Nicoll, Eden Scott – “Recruitment: The Value of Strong Communication”
This webinar is open to all AREG members and is ideal for those working across HR, legal, communications, and strategic leadership.
📌 Save the date: Our next Professional Services Network event will take place in November 2025—details coming soon.
Past Events
Here is a look back on the last membership years communications events to provide you with some insight on the kind of topics we have run before.
The Renewable Energy Shift: Leading The Change For A Sustainable Future
This online event, hosted by AREG, explores the ongoing shift toward renewable energy through the lens of public relations, legal considerations, and client support. Featuring expert speakers from Marks & Clerk, Aberdein Considine, and BIG Partnership, the session covered key topics including communication strategies, training regulations, and the evolving energy workforce. Ideal for professionals involved in or curious about the energy transition.
Want to know more about this network?
Want to be part of something exciting? Get in touch with us to discover more about our growing network and stay in the loop about upcoming events, new initiatives, and ways to connect with others in the community.