Hydropower

Market-leading legal expertise for hydropower projects

Hydropower (including both run-of-river and pumped storage) and other forms of long-duration energy storage form a crucial component of the UK's clean energy landscape, and an integral part of the Government's Clean Power 2030 Action Plan. We are among the select few UK law firms with specialist expertise in hydropower and other forms of long-duration energy storage . Our team possess a current and detailed understanding of the industry, key legislation, revenue support mechanisms (including the cap and floor regime) and the practical workings of relevant regulators.

We provide expert advice on a variety of commercial matters within the long-duration storage sector, such as on framework contractual agreements and structuring pumped-storage and hydropower projects. We offer assurance on investment structuring, project development (from planning, through construction to operations), regulatory compliances and licence applications,.

How we can help you

We provide experience-based advice throughout the entire lifecycle of hydropower projects, including:

• planning support from inception;
• Advising on relevant revenue support mechanisms (e.g. the cap and floor regime)
• Advising on regulatory requirements and applicable licences;
• due diligence to ensure clear title and property rights;
• structuring and negotiating land agreements for storage and hydropower projects;
• securing necessary access rights for development and operation;
• advising on project financing;
• acquisitions & disposal of assets; and
• negotiating of engineering contracts, procurement strategy, balance of plant and power purchase agreements.

Our LDES and hydropower lawyers

We are one of the few firms with a market-leading reputation in the long-duration energy storage and hydropower sector. Our team of specialists works closely with developers and funders to support the development and operation of a range of hydropower projects.