Renewable energy covers a diverse range of technologies from bio-mass to wind farms, wave energy to bio-fuel.  As a developing sector it is constantly changing and evolving with attendant risks for the many parties involved.  These risks need to be understood and addressed in the legal framework.

For instance in wind farm development the landowner, in agreeing to grant an option, needs to know that the developer will do what has been promised; the developer needs to know that there is sufficient flexibility to respond to changes in political strategy and the requirements of the planning process; the investor needs to know that the investment is safe; the funder needs to know that if there is a financial difficulty it has power to be able to rescue the situation.

We act for a variety of landowners, developers, investors and operators who need advice on issues such as:-

• Option and lease agreements for wind farm development
• Joint venture arrangements for renewable energy developments
• Incorporation of special purpose vehicle companies
• Shareholder agreements and investor protection
• Section 75 planning agreements
• Construction contracts
• Grid connection agreements