Clean Energy
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About our clean energy expertise
We have genuine in-depth knowledge of the clean energy sector, with particular expertise in renewable energy, battery storage, distributed generation, heat and smart solutions.
Our clean energy experience includes:
Combined heat and power (CHP)
Onshore and offshore electricity networks including private wires, microgrids and OFTOs
Grid connections
Smart metering
Virtual power plants
Energy services and energy performance contracting
Route-to-market contracts
Power purchase agreements (including all types of corporate PPA – private wire, sleeved and synthetic/virtual)
Battery optimisation services contracts
Hybrid RTM contracts for co-located assets
Electricity and heat supply contracts
Distributed generation, asset aggregation and portfolio optimisation
Balancing services (including the Capacity Market)
Energy industry regulation (including clean energy subsidies, low carbon incentives, licensing and licence exemptions)
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Why choose us?
Members of our clean energy team specialise in:
> Commercial contracts
> Regulation
> Real estate
> Planning & environment
> Construction & engineering
> Corporate transactions & taxation
> Banking & finance
> Dispute Resolution and risk management
> Climate change litigation & greenwashing
> Public procurement
> Health & safety
> Business structures & restructuring
> Intellectual property, IT & data
Notable work & expertise
Advising an auction house on the installation of a wind turbine at its South Wales site, expected to deliver 2GWh of energy annually as part of the business’s wider sustainability drive and ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
Advising Firstway on the acquisition and development of a portfolio of greenfield battery energy storage projects (BESS), and more recently with the proposed acquisition and development of ground mounted solar projects.
Advising a global investment bank on the construction financing of a waste-to-biomethane plant in Ireland, expected to produce over 80 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable biomethane per year.
Advising a BESS project developer on a full wrap EPC (turnkey) contract and an O&M contract in respect of a 45MW BESS project in Scotland.
Advising a major hotel chain on a significant project to install rooftop solar panels at numerous of its hotels across the United Kingdom.
Advising an international supermarket chain on a power purchase agreement with the operator a nearby solar farm for the supply of renewable electricity to its strategically significant distribution centre via a private wire.
Advising Electric Land on its collaboration with battery energy storage system (BESS) developer/operator Dais Energy Ventures as the businesses announce a joint venture to develop, build and operate 4GW of BESS projects in Germany.
Advising Zestec Renewable Energy on the development of a 1.2MW solar carport scheme at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.
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Testimonials
"Excellent combination of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and interpersonal skills."
The Legal 500, 2026
"A practical rather than theoretical approach which is practiced by all team members with consistent and visible leadership from partners and senio...
The Legal 500, 2026
"They have vast practical experience in all energy areas, especially regarding up-to-date developments in battery storage and optimisation, electri...
Chambers & Partners, 2026
"The projects, energy and natural resources team at Freeths show great market acumen."
The Legal 500, 2025
"Great knowledge and practical approach to matters."
The Legal 500, 2025
"Friendly and approachable with a personal touch."
The Legal 500, 2025
"The team is always available and delivers to deadline. Their attention to detail is exceptional."
The Legal 500, 2025
Meet our team
Matt Collingwood-Cooper
Partner
Philippa Dempster
Senior Partner | Head of Retail | London Office Managing Partner
Chris Freeston
Nottingham Office Managing Partner & National Head of Banking & Finance
James Hartley
Partner & Divisional Head of Dispute Resolution
Andrew Maxwell
Partner and Head of Competition
Emily Settle
Partner | Head of International
Penny Simpson
Partner | Head of Natural Capital Law
Malin Svanberg Larsson
Partner
Stephanie Gozney
Managing Associate
Henrietta Rendell
Managing Associate
Thomas Des-Rosiers
Associate
Karolina Olczak
Immigration Executive
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