Energy

The energy and renewables market has grown rapidly in recent years, with energy requirements high on the agenda for both the UK government and individual businesses. Net zero targets, climate emergency commitments, energy security and availability, and rising energy costs are shaping strategic decisions across the sector. At the same time, technological advances are creating new opportunities while prompting a careful reassessment of risk. Whether you are progressing a new scheme or responding to an approach from a developer or tenant, we help you understand the risks and move forward with confidence. Led by Matt Hutchinson, we advise on regional and national energy projects across a broad range of technologies.

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Our expertise covers

Development and land arrangements

• Land options and leases for delivery and decommissioning of energy developments

• Freehold site acquisitions, including conditional contracts and options

• Title investigations and viability work

• Advice on repowering projects

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Commercial structures and funding

• Joint venture arrangements

• Collaboration agreements and grid connection sharing deals

• Funding arrangements, facility agreements and title certificates

• Negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements, including corporate PPAs

• Advice on delivery of behind the meter projects, including lease variations and agreements for development of leasehold sites

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Disposals and transactions

• Single site and portfolio disposals, by way of land or corporate sales

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Planning and disputes

• Planning advice across the full spectrum of energy projects and planning disputes

• Litigation advice relating to complex property or contract disputes

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Our expertise includes

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Businesses

Planning

Support with planning applications, appeals, and development agreements.

Planning

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Businesses

Real Estate Litigation

Resolving property disputes with strategic legal insight.

Real Estate Litigation

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Businesses

Real Estate

Expert guidance on buying, selling, or managing commercial property.

Real Estate

From everyday matters to complex challenges, these are some of the services clients come to us for most often.

Typical matters we advise on

Running a business or organisation comes with a wide range of legal responsibilities. Our team provides tailored advice on the issues most commonly faced in your sector - helping you stay compliant, resolve disputes efficiently, and protect your commercial interests.

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Developments

We help you move projects forward. Whether you're delivering a major scheme or a small site, we offer sharp legal advice and hands-on support from start to finish.

Strategic Planning and Development Advice

Strategic planning advice to manage risk, unlock opportunity, and deliver successful development.

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