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Shaping the future of sustainable power
The energy landscape is evolving rapidly. Investors, developers, and corporates need legal partners who understand not just the law, but the commercial, technical, and regulatory complexities that underpin renewable energy and infrastructure projects. We provide end-to-end support across solar, wind, hydro, and energy infrastructure, helping clients deliver projects that are robust, financeable, and operationally resilient.
From feasibility to long-term value
- Strategic advisory: From early-stage feasibility to asset optimisation, ensuring projects are commercially viable and regulatory-ready.
- Regulatory clarity: Expert guidance on planning, consents, grid connections, licensing and compliance.
- Commercial focus: Negotiating PPAs, EPC contracts, joint ventures and investment agreements, with a focus on risk management and value realisation.
- Practical delivery: Support during construction, commissioning and ongoing operational management to minimise delays and maximise returns.
Delivering your energy vision
Whether you are developing new renewable assets, scaling existing infrastructure, or dealing with complex regulatory and commercial challenges, we combine sector expertise, technical insight, and pragmatic solutions to deliver projects that are sustainable, compliant, and commercially successful.
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Our renewable energy expertise
Solar energy
Advising on utility-scale and distributed solar projects, we support land acquisition, planning consents, grid connection agreements, EPC contracts, and PPAs. We help clients structure projects to meet investor requirements and optimise operational performance. Do we a case study?
Wind energy
Our experience spans onshore and offshore wind developments. We guide clients through permitting, lease agreements, construction contracts, and regulatory approvals, ensuring projects are bankable and deliverable. Do we a case study?
Hydro and emerging renewables
From hydroelectric schemes to next-generation technologies, we advise on planning, regulatory compliance, financing, and operational readiness. We help clients overcome complex environmental, engineering, and regulatory challenges. Do we a case study?
Infrastructure and grid connections
We provide specialist advice on transmission, distribution, and interconnection projects, including grid connection agreements, network planning, and compliance with evolving energy codes and market frameworks. Do we a case study?
Why choose Shakespeare Martineau?
- Our team offer prompt and professional service, whether through in-person meetings or virtual consultations, you can trust that our advice will be timely and professional, helping you feel confident in your legal matters, every step of the way
- We provide advice that is not only pragmatic and quick but also easy to understand. Every lawyer in our firm is approachable, helpful, and committed to offering reliable legal solutions, making the process straightforward for clients
- Our clear and easily understandable approach has kept clients coming back for years, knowing they can depend on us for comprehensive legal support time and time again
- Our clients regularly highlight the exceptional expertise and professionalism of our lawyers. Our team cares deeply about every aspect of your case, ensuring you receive a thorough and attentive service
What sets our renewable energy expertise apart
Sector specialists
Our team works exclusively across renewable energy, infrastructure and low-carbon technologies, bringing deep understanding of the regulatory and commercial landscape.
End-to-end project support
From early feasibility and land assembly to grid, planning, construction and operation, we support every stage of the project lifecycle.
Commercial and technical insight
We structure PPAs, EPCs, joint ventures and financing agreements that reflect market realities and protect long-term value.
Proven delivery
We work on major solar, wind, hydro and emerging technology projects nationwide, supporting developers, investors, landowners and operators.
Practical solutions
Our advice is grounded, responsive and focused on helping you move projects forward, manage challenges and secure viable outcomes.
Meet our renewable energy team
Andrew Whitehead
Partner & Head of Energy
James Hawkeswood
Partner & Head of Corporate
Selina Hinchliffe
Partner & Head of Commercial Services
Eddie Flanagan
Partner
James Woolstenhulme
Partner
Peter Dilks
Partner
Tim Speed
Partner
Bhikhu Samat
Legal Director
Matthew Harris
Legal Director
Nicola Lediard
Legal Director
Sarah Evans
Senior Associate
Gabriella Norton
Solicitor
Georgia Spyrou
Solicitor
Kristine Malok
Solicitor
Charley Feenan
Chartered Legal Executive
Building a responsible business
Our commitment to sustainability and social impact
We are an accredited B Corporation that is committed to driving positive change in our communities, minimising our impact on the environment, and ensuring an all inclusive diverse and supportive culture for our people.
Wherever you are on your journey, our renewable energy specialists are here to answer any questions you might have
If you’d like to speak to a member of our team, please fill out the enquiry form. We will aim to reply to your query within 2 hours
Need to talk to someone sooner? You can call use at the number below
Call Us: 0330 024 0333
renewable energy FAQs
We provide end-to-end support across solar, wind, hydro and energy infrastructure. This includes early-stage feasibility, land acquisition, planning, grid connections, financing, construction contracts, commissioning and ongoing operational management.
Yes. We advise on planning, consents, grid connection agreements, licensing and compliance, as well as transmission, distribution and interconnection projects. Our aim is to help you navigate evolving energy codes and market frameworks while reducing risk and avoiding unnecessary delay.
Yes. We negotiate and advise on power purchase agreements, EPC contracts, joint ventures and investment agreements. Our advice balances commercial objectives, risk management and long-term value, helping projects remain financeable and deliverable.
