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Why choose our Renewable Energy solicitors?

The firm's Renewable Energy team advises a wide range of stakeholders operating in the energy sector, from market leading semi-state entities to private developers and banks. We provide legal advice on all aspects of energy projects, from the planning stage through to the financing, construction and operation of the project. We have particular expertise acting for developers on project financing and on the sale and purchase of energy projects.

We also advise our clients on all regulatory matters relating to renewable energy projects including RESS participation, I-SEM rules, and all required authorisations and licences. We have unique experience in negotiating Power Purchase Agreements including corporate Power Purchase Agreements for renewable energy projects.

Our Renewable Energy team regularly works with experts across our Real Estate, Corporate & Commercial and Public & Regulatory Departments to provide clients with a fully integrated service via a single point of contact.

Our Ireland based Renewable Energy Team has specialist expertise in the renewable energy sector, particularly in the area of wind energy (onshore and offshore), solar, storage and biomass. We provide legal advice on all aspects of energy projects, from the planning stage through to the financing, construction and operation of the project. We have particular expertise acting for developers on project financing and on the sale and purchase of energy projects.

Areas of Practice:

  • Project Finance  
  • Project sales and acquisition
  • Grid transfers
  • Project due diligence
  • Lease options and wayleaves / over-sail agreements
  • Consenting process including Planning advice
  • Contestability arrangements
  • PPAs / Corporate PPAs
  • REFIT eligibility
  • Market issues: iSEM / grid code compliance / RESS participation
  • Joint ventures
  • Portfolio sales
  • Foreshore licensing
Notable deals
Advisor to a large energy utility in relation to their portfolio of renewable energy projects in Ireland
Advise a large energy utility in relation to their portfolio of renewable energy projects in Ireland. In particular we advise on a wide range of property law matters and property agreements required for the development of those projects. We also advise this developer on its 'route to market' and power purchase arrangements.
Advise an Irish semi-state entity relation to a wide variety of contractual arrangements including joint ventures and property law matters pertaining to its renewable energy business
Advise an Irish semi-state entity relation to a wide variety of contractual arrangements including joint ventures and property law matters pertaining to its renewable energy business. This includes negotiating joint venture arrangements relating to the co-development of individual wind farms with development partners. We also advise on a host of property arrangements including Option for Lease Agreements, Option for Grant of Easements Agreements, Option to Purchase in respect of substation sites, Option for Grant of Right of Way Agreements, Option for Grant of Wayleave Agreements.
Advised a renewable energy developer specialising in developing coastal economies and developing pioneering blue economy projects in relation to various joint venture and M&A transactions
Advised a renewable energy developer specialising in developing coastal economies and developing pioneering blue economy projects in relation to various joint venture and M&A transactions. These transactions involved the developer's sale of partial interest in several offshore wind farms to be located off the coasts of Ireland, the UK, Spain and the UK. We also advise this developer on its interests in green hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel.
Retained as general legal advisor to an award-winning solar energy developer
Retained as general legal advisor to an award-winning solar energy developer. Our work includes advising in relation to contractual arrangements.
Act as main legal advisor to an Irish renewable energy developer involved in over 800MW of renewable generation in Ireland
Act as main legal advisor to an Irish renewable energy developer involved in over 800MW of renewable generation in Ireland. Our work has include advice in relation to numerous M&A and joint venture transactions, negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements and drafting of various other agreements including Asset Management and Project Management Agreements, Development Services Agreements, Grid Contestability Agreements and Mitigation/Cooperation Agreements.
Client Testimonials
Legal 500 - 2025
Fieldfisher stands out for maintaining a personal touch and dedication to client relationships. The team continue to prioritise the strong relationships they've built and always demonstrate an understanding of our needs.
Legal 500 - 2024
The level of proactive follow-up on transactions, is exceptional in the legal field and something we hugely value. There is real commercial value to the level of follow-up that Fieldfisher provide.
Chambers - 2023
It's really easy to pick up the phone whenever we have any problems. The lawyers respond really quickly.
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