Acuity Law with Purpose - invest in renewable energy with confidence

At Acuity Law, we combine legal expertise with industry insight to support the energy sector in the UK and worldwide. Through our partnership with Purpose Law, we’ve created Acuity Law with Purpose – a dedicated legal service tailored to the fast-evolving renewable energy industry.

Our focused legal teams have earned a strong reputation across specialist sectors. Now, Acuity Law with Purpose extends our energy expertise internationally, offering trusted legal support to renewable energy investors, project developers, and clean energy funders navigating the global transition to sustainable power.

 

Why invest in renewable energy? 

With global pressure to decarbonise, investing in renewable energy offers both environmental and financial returns. From solar and onshore/offshore wind to battery storage, the demand for clean power is growing – and with it, the opportunity for forward-thinking investors. 

Legal support plays a crucial role in identifying risks, managing compliance, and ensuring returns. Whether you’re setting up renewable energy funds or acquiring assets, we help you navigate regulatory complexities and meet your sustainability objectives. 

 

Meet the team

Consultant Partner
Senior Associate
Senior Partner
Senior Partner
Frances Nunn, Consultant Partner, smiling for a formal headshot.
Consultant Partner

How we support renewable energy investment

Our team offers end-to-end legal services tailored to the needs of clean energy investors. We advise across the full project lifecycle: 

  • Structuring and financing renewable energy investments 
  • Setting up and managing renewable energy funds 
  • Acquiring, developing, and divesting solar, wind, and battery projects 
  • Forming joint ventures and commercial partnerships 
  • Navigating ESG obligations and regulatory compliance 
  • Managing disputes, risks, and contractual negotiations 

 

Trusted legal advisers for green energy investment

Renewable energy projects face complex regulations and shifting policy landscapes. At Acuity Law with Purpose, we support investors and developers with clear, commercially focused legal advice that ensures compliance and protects long-term value. Our team stays ahead of legal change across jurisdictions, aligning your strategy with frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the IEA Net Zero Roadmap.

 

Why Choose Acuity Law with Purpose for renewable energy investment?

Acuity Law with Purpose brings deep, proven expertise in both UK renewable energy and international clean energy markets. Our cross-disciplinary team advises on all legal aspects of clean energy projects – from corporate structuring and project finance to real estate, planning, and regulatory compliance. We take a collaborative, solutions-driven approach that aligns with your commercial goals, risk profile, and ESG commitments, helping you unlock value while supporting the global transition to net zero.

 

Testimonies

  • A key area of ongoing support from Acuity is in the review and agreement of commercial contracts and frameworks with key customers in the renewables sector, for large scale construction or servicing agreements.

    Acuity Law Client
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