“Nadia Cook is a dynamic infrastructure and energy projects lawyer whose work across PPP, transport and renewable developments reflects both technical precision and forward-thinking leadership. Recognised as a NextGen legal leader, she combines strong stakeholder management with commercial clarity, supporting complex long-term projects that shape communities and drive sustainable growth.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial, 2026

Nadia Cook is an Associate in Dentons’ Projects practice, based in Glasgow and Edinburgh. She advises public and private sector clients on complex infrastructure and PPP projects across the UK, supporting project companies, developers, infrastructure funds and service providers.

Nadia is recognised as a Top Lawfluencer Rising Star (All About Law, 2023) and is known for combining technical project expertise with strong stakeholder management and a forward-thinking approach to the profession.

What She Actually Does

In practical terms, Nadia helps clients structure, vary, transfer and manage long-term infrastructure and energy contracts.

Her work spans:

• PPP and project finance transactions
• Contract variations and novations
• Share acquisitions in project SPVs
• Facilities management contracts
• Energy and offshore wind O&M agreements
• Transport and rail projects

She regularly drafts and negotiates document packs for contract variations, liaises with lenders, coordinates multi-party approvals and ensures smooth transaction completion.

Sector Experience

Nadia has advised on projects across the:

• Health sector
• Education sector
• Defence sector
• Transport and rail
• Waste and housing
• Offshore wind and renewable energy

Her experience includes advising on the negotiation and novation of operations and maintenance contracts for offshore windfarms, as well as supporting government entities on bespoke large-scale transport projects.

Recognition & Awards

• Top Lawfluencer Rising Star – All About Law (2023)
• Winner – Rocketeer Launchpad Innovation Award (2022)
• Abertay University Principal’s Award for Employability with Distinction (2016)

Leadership & Community

Nadia is deeply engaged in social mobility and inclusion within the legal profession. She is the Founder of The Scottish Lawyer – Social Mobility Initiative and sits on the Social Mobility and Inclusion Steering Committee of the Law Society of Scotland.

She also serves on the Committee of the Trainee and Newly Qualified Society (TANQ) and is a member of Women in Property, Women in Rail and Young Rail Professionals.

Why She Is Different

Nadia brings together technical infrastructure expertise with energy, innovation and strong communication skills. Her experience across government, private practice and in-house environments enables her to understand projects from multiple perspectives.

She is particularly valued for her ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and deliver practical, commercially sound solutions in fast-moving project environments.

Education & Qualifications

LLM, Law and Economics – Erasmus University Rotterdam (2021)
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice – University of Strathclyde (2019)
LLB (Hons) – Abertay University (2017)
Solicitor – Law Society of Scotland

Contact

Glasgow & Edinburgh
Direct: +44 (0)141 271 5325
Mobile: +44 (0)77783 35056
Email: Available via Dentons