Legal advice for onshore and offshore wind projects

The wind market has evolved rapidly to become the dominant form of power generation, increasingly displacing gas-fired generation from the power system. Offshore wind has been characterised in UK government policy as the backbone of a decarbonised power system and is integral to the government's Clean Power by 2030 strategy. This evolution has attracted many new entrants to the wind sector.

At Osborne Clarke, our lawyers have been working on wind energy projects since 1991, when we advised on the UK's first commercial onshore windfarm. We have subsequently assisted with the development of a significant number of onshore and offshore wind projects. Our depth and longevity of experience make us well-placed to help clients address the challenges and opportunities of both onshore and offshore wind projects, and, in due course, floating wind projects.

How we can help you

We have advised on a significant number of onshore and offshore projects. This means that we have a deep understanding of the unique issues that can arise in the development, construction and operation phases, allowing us to anticipate and deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

Our work in this area includes:

  • transactional services, including acquisitions, financings, and joint ventures (JVs);
  • regulatory advice, ensuring compliance with the relevant licensing regimes;
  • project development, including navigating the applicable planning regime and determining the best contracting and supply chain strategy;
  • asset optimisation and trading strategies (including physical, virtual and directly connected Power Purchase Agreements); and
  • asset management mandates, providing ongoing support for the management and optimisation of wind energy assets.

Our onshore and offshore wind lawyers

Our wind energy specialists regularly advise on high-value, complex projects and transactions in the onshore and offshore wind sector. We leverage our extensive experience and industry knowledge to support both existing and new clients on how to structure wind energy projects, from investors and financiers, to developers, landowners and suppliers.

Most wind projects are international in nature. Our team is made up of lawyers from across our offices and our core practice areas, meaning that we can advise on all aspects of your projects.

Experience

DIF Capital Partners - Onshore wind farm

Osborne Clarke advises DIF Capital Partners on the sale of UK onshore wind farm to TfL Pension Fund

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Aertssen and Vlaamse Waterweg - Wind turbine

Assisting Aertssen in the negotiation of a concession agreement with Vlaamse Waterweg for the construction and operation of a wind turbine

Storm - Due diligence

Carrying out due diligence work for Storm on onshore wind farms and battery parks

Storm - Building rights for windfarms

Assisting Storm in establishing building rights on public domain (concession) and in drafting real estate rights agreements for windfarms