Energy & Natural Resources: Renewables & Alternative Energy | UK

Brodies boasts a strong renewables team with the skills to handle all aspects of renewable energy projects. The firm frequently advises on wind farm transactions, including joint ventures, development and financing mandates. It also fields a leading group of dedicated oil and gas specialists advising some of the largest operators in the market, offering significant expertise in decommissioning, FPSO matters and drilling issues for projects in the UK and overseas.

Pinsent Masons has a broad practice with a high-quality renewables offering and extensive experience in the oil industry. The firm's clients include oil majors, regulatory bodies, energy investors and financial institutions. The team regularly advises on the property aspects of energy developments and on high-value M&A transactions across the energy sector. Its lawyers also assist with decommissioning issues.

Burness Paull has a respected team covering the full spectrum of oil and gas work, including M&A transactions and overseas oil development projects, notably across Africa. The firm is also adept at handling power and renewables matters such as grid issues. Its lawyers regularly handle the real estate and planning aspects of renewable energy developments and has expertise in community renewable schemes.

Addleshaw Goddard has a full-service renewables group with notable strength in financing and the sale and purchase of assets. The firm regularly advises on the development and construction of renewable energy projects, as well as related supply agreements. Its lawyers are experienced advising on innovative projects, including hydroelectric schemes and wind turbines, and act on behalf of an impressive roster of market-leading clients.

Harper Macleod offers expertise ranging from wind and hydro matters to solar projects. The firm handles a range of transactional matters as well as project financings. Its energy lawyers act for developers and funders across the industry, particularly in relation to wind farm developments, and is a popular choice for landowner clients.

Burges Salmon has a comprehensive renewables practice. The firm is routinely called upon by developers to advise on the development and financing of large projects, particularly those pertaining to solar, wind and battery storage. The firm is also well versed to assist with the real estate and planning aspects of projects.

Davidson Chalmers Stewart acts for a number of suppliers and renewable energy developers. Its lawyers regularly advise on wind farm projects, including planning and environmental issues. They also advise on a full range of energy-related transactions, with noteworthy experience advising investor clients.

Morton Fraser MacRoberts' energy practice has particular emphasis on onshore wind and grid infrastructure schemes, including planning and financing issues. Its lawyers are equipped to advise on the full life cycle of a clean energy project, from planning permission through construction to post-build transactions. The firm's clients include developers, energy companies and subcontractors. In November 2023 Morton Fraser and MacRoberts merged, the combined firm is called Morton Fraser MacRoberts.

Irwin Mitchell took over Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie in 2023. It has a diverse renewables practice advising a range of developers and utility companies. The firm is frequently sought out to advise on the planning issues associated with onshore wind projects. The team also assists with wind farm development.