01Development, site rights and project structuring
We review the proposed project company, investment arrangements, site access and the authorisations or decisions on which development depends. The legal structure should match the planned generation, storage or supply activity and the client’s role. Ownership, contributions, governance and continuing responsibilities need to be clear before substantial commitments are made.
For onsite and distributed projects, we examine access, equipment ownership, installation responsibilities and the relationship with the host business. The documents should address what happens if the property changes hands, the user’s requirements change or the arrangement ends before the equipment’s expected useful life.
02Offtake, equipment, construction and operations
We advise on energy purchase agreements, equipment supply, engineering and construction documentation, operation and maintenance and related service arrangements.
The review connects output and payment expectations to testing, commissioning, availability, maintenance and the treatment of interruption or underperformance. A legal agreement should not assume technical performance that has not been established by the relevant specialists.
Where generation and storage are combined, responsibilities for control, operation, warranties, replacement and data access should be understood. We examine the interfaces among the developer, equipment supplier, contractor, operator and customer so that the risk allocation remains coherent.
03Investment, financing and project change
Renewable energy investment requires due diligence on the asset, rights, approvals, project contracts and proposed revenue. We support shareholder arrangements, funding documentation, security, lender review and completion conditions. The legal work can identify outstanding matters that need to be resolved before an investment decision or financial close.
We also advise on acquisitions, refinancing, contract amendments and disputes affecting an operating renewable asset. Proposed changes should be checked against consent requirements, existing undertakings and the implications for land access, operations and customer relationships. This supports decisions that reflect the continuing obligations attached to the project.
