energy

We can assist in all aspects of renewable energy and other energy projects from inception to operation.

expert energy legal services

The renewable energy sector is a fast growing, innovative area in which our specialist team has considerable expertise. We can assist in all aspects of renewable and other energy projects from inception to operation. We focus on advising our clients on the best outcome for them, whether they are funders, developers, financiers or landowners.

about the knights energy law team

The team has wide experience across various fields including, planning, procurement, construction, finance and funding arrangements, environmental matters, property, commercial agreements and dispute resolution.

Whether dealing with contentious or noncontentious issues, we are always solutions orientated.

At present, for example, we are advising and assisting clients on transactions for the location of wind turbines to power local facilities, the extraction of coal bed methane for use as fuel and the installation and operation of hydroelectric turbines; and agreements for the installations of PV solar panels.

how knights solicitors can help you

We help with all aspects of energy projects from securing planning permission and funding, dealing with the often complex land related issues, advising on the procurement of construction and engineering services and dealing with the power purchasing arrangements.

Our team can offer advice on:

  • Planning and environmental impact assessments
  • Procurement of construction and engineering services
  • Project finance, public sector funding agreements, joint venture agreements, project agreements and operating leases
  • Framework agreements
  • Regulatory - feed in tariffs - connection agreements
  • Power purchasing arrangements, turbine contracts and fuel/crop supply agreements
  • Landowner option agreements, wind leases and mineral extraction licences
  • Agricultural and compensation issues
  • Dispute resolution and enforcement action
  • "rent a roof" agreements for PV solar panels
  • start up advice for new renewable energy projects
  • acquisition and disposal of sites and renewable assets

in good company

Many of our clients originally came to us through word of mouth recommendation. They've stayed with us because we deliver. We offer quality with common sense.

Our clients are involved in a wide range of energy-based projects, from wind turbines and hydro-electric generation, through coal bed methane extraction to underground gas storage and include Keele University (with its unique Sustainability Hub), NPL Estates, Tarmac and Ennstone.

We work with these clients to deliver a solution to specialised energy projects

get in touch - we are based in newcastle-under-lyme, staffordshire, cheltenham, gloucestershire and alderley edge, cheshire

To find out more about what we can do for you please contact:

Andy Bailey - Partner

t 01782 338835
e andy.bailey@knightsllp.co.uk
Knights solicitors llp The Brampton
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0QW
T 01782 619225
F 01782 620410
W knightsllp.co.uk

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