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Philip Lee LLP

Energy & Natural Resources

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Philip Lee LLP

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Our dedicated energy and natural resources group is renowned for its in-depth expertise and experience advising in the energy market.

Philip Lee has a long-established and renowned energy practice. The Philip Lee energy and natural resources group has been advising clients in the energy sector for decades and has an in-depth knowledge of the market and the regulatory regime governing the energy sector. We ensure that our clients are in the optimal position to explore opportunities by keeping them up to date with all market and regulatory developments and insights from the market. We provide legal solutions which work within our clients’ commercial and technical confines. We represent both national and international players in the energy market including utilities, independent project developers, semi-states, funders and investors, technology developers, turbine suppliers, large energy users, fuel operators, suppliers and renewable energy communities.

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Energy & Natural Resources - Ireland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Philip Lee has an increasingly prominent team capable of handling all aspects of energy project development. The team wins high-profile mandates on a variety of energy matters, including onshore and offshore wind farms, as well as solar projects and battery storage facilities. The firm also advises energy sector clients on planning and environmental law, including consenting and land rights issues. Team members also represent clients in judicial reviews and challenges to authority decisions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Philip Lee advised the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment on its adoption of the SRESSS renewable energy support scheme.

Strengths

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  • The team at Philip Lee is able to provide clear, timely advice even under tight deadlines.

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  • Philip Lee serves as a trusted industry authority, delivering expert and cost-effective advice on complex matters, which underlines the firm's understanding of the industry.

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  • Philip Lee has a highly-qualified team of subject matter experts who are proactive in their management of complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • The firm's guidance and clear communication of complex issues assists clients in achieving their goals.

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  • We appreciate the team's great responsiveness and deadline management.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alice Whittaker
    Alice Whittaker

    Alice Whittaker

    Alice Whittaker maintains an excellent reputation for her strong planning and environmental practice. She assists clients with compliance, consenting and planning issues relating to transactions, as well as the operation and development of energy projects.

    • She has a really in-depth knowledge of the laws, is really practical, and is super easy to engage with.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

    • Alice Whittaker is great. She's very good, a very reactive person, who is clearly very knowledgeable and she did a fine job for us.

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  • Rachel Minch
    Rachel Minch

    Rachel Minch

    Rachel Minch acts for clients in the energy and infrastructure industries, as well as public bodies, on a broad scope of contentious and non-contentious planning issues, including judicial reviews, licensing applications and development projects.

    • Rachel Minch is an experienced professional, has a deep understanding of the industry and provides strategic advice and guidance with clarity and practicality.

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    • She was constructive, empathetic and fun to work with throughout.

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