Energy and Renewables
We provide specialist legal advice on the acquisition and disposal of land intended for solar and wind farm development. Acting for both acquirers and landowners, we ensure that transactions are structured to support long‑term project viability while protecting our clients’ interests.
Solar and wind projects present a range of complexities, from title considerations and construction constraints to planning requirements and operational obligations. We guide clients through these challenges with clear, practical advice.
For landowners, we advise on the legal structures for disposals, whether through freehold sale, lease arrangements, or option agreements. We focus on achieving clarity around rights, obligations, and future land use, ensuring that clients are well‑positioned in a rapidly evolving sector.
Our experience enables us to deliver efficient, commercially grounded support that helps clients progress solar and wind projects with confidence.
We regularly act for landowners in relation to disposals of land and the grant of rights to energy and utilities companies. Whether the transaction involves a full disposal or the creation of rights to facilitate a broader infrastructure or renewable energy scheme, a data centre or similar, we ensure that clients receive clear, comprehensive advice tailored to the nature of the project.
Our work includes advising on the core legal principles that govern the relationship between landowners, developers, and operators. This covers rights of access, easements, restrictive covenants, option agreements, and long‑term operational obligations. We help clients understand how these arrangements impact their land and their responsibilities.
By combining transactional capability with specialist sector insight, we support clients through the complexities of renewable energy and infrastructure development. Our approach ensures that landowners are equipped with the clarity and protection needed to engage confidently in fast‑moving, technically demanding projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your most pressing questions about our services and processes.
Land disposals for renewable projects involve title review, planning constraints, construction requirements, access rights, grid connection considerations, and long‑term operational obligations. We help landowners understand each element and structure the transaction to protect their interests.
Developers commonly seek rights of access, easements for cabling and infrastructure, option agreements, lease arrangements, and restrictions on future land use.
Yes. Many projects are structured through long‑term leases or option‑to‑lease agreements. This allows landowners to retain ownership of the freehold title while granting developers the rights needed to construct and operate the project.