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One project. One integrated energy legal team. Every stage covered.

The energy sector is evolving at an extraordinary pace. The transition to cleaner energy sources, increasing investment in infrastructure, changing regulatory frameworks and the emergence of new technologies as we seek to solve the challenges of an increasing energy shortage are reshaping the way businesses operate.

This energy transition is also creating unprecedented opportunities across renewable generation, battery storage, water infrastructure, telecommunications and data centres.

At Acuity Law, we understand that businesses operating within the energy sector need more than legal advice. They need specialist advisers who appreciate the realities of the industry, understand the pressures they face and can provide practical, commercially focused support that makes a real difference.

Understanding this, we’ve built our Energy team around projects rather than legal disciplines. We bring together specialists in real estate, real estate finance, corporate, construction, commercial contracts, telecommunications and dispute resolution to provide joined-up legal advice throughout the entire lifecycle of every energy project.

Whether you’re developing a solar farm, financing battery storage, delivering digital infrastructure or investing in a hyperscale data centre, you’ll work with one coordinated team that understands the commercial objectives behind every decision.

Our Specialist Energy Legal Services – a different approach to energy law.

Energy projects rarely involve just one legal discipline.

A single project may require land acquisition, funding, construction procurement, telecommunications infrastructure, commercial contracts, regulatory advice and corporate investment, often at the same time.

Rather than asking clients to navigate multiple legal departments, we provide one integrated team that remains with your project from beginning to end. This includes:

We advise developers, investors and landowners on the acquisition and disposal of sites for renewable energy developments, battery storage facilities and supporting infrastructure. This includes due diligence, negotiating option agreements, leases and easements and property investment.

Acuity Law with purpose – invest in renewable energy with confidence.

The energy sector will continue to evolve, driven by technological change, shifting regulation and the ongoing transition to cleaner energy. Businesses in this environment need advisers who understand the sector and are ready to think differently.

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.

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Energy law work highlights.

Quinbrook Infrastructure – Project Uskmouth
Acting for Quinbrook Infrastructure on the acquisition of exclusive development rights for one of the UK’s largest battery storage projects from Simec Atlantis Energy. We also advised on a subsequent investment round totalling £160 million. The planned 230MW/460MWh Battery Energy Storage System will be located at the site of the former Uskmouth coal-fired power station in South Wales – a major anchoring project in the planned regeneration of the site into a Sustainable Energy Park.
Wind farm development – sale to ESB
Acting in connection with the development and sale of a 15-turbine, 34.5-megawatt wind farm project to Irish state-owned utility group ESB. We supported the project throughout its development phase and assisted in securing all necessary easements, consents and rights prior to disposal.
Eco2 and Temporis Capital – Port Clarence Energy
Advising Eco2 and its joint venture partner Temporis Capital on the sale of the Port Clarence Energy project to Glennmont Partners – supporting throughout the development phase and assisting in securing all necessary easements, consents, rights and contracts prior to disposal, including grid connection, power purchase, EPC, O&M, fuel and ash offtake agreements.
Biomass plant – BNP Paribas Clean Energy Fund
Advising on the sale of a straw-powered biomass plant in Sleaford, Lincolnshire to specialist investment fund BNP Paribas Clean Energy Fund in a landmark £170 million deal – advising on the development and financing of the project through a combination of equity and debt from a consortium of lenders led by the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Dulas – full legal service
Providing a full legal service to Dulas across all aspects of its commercial operations, from advising on the sale of solar fridges to the developing world through to the supply and construction of large-scale wind, solar, hydro and biomass schemes.
Kinetica Energy Limited – wind project portfolio
Advising Kinetica Energy Limited on the development of its portfolio of wind projects, including land leases, grid connections, turbine supply agreements, operational and maintenance agreements and power purchase agreements.
Hartham Park Community Energy – PV array
Advising Hartham Park Community Energy on the installation of a PV energy array on its estate, including comprehensive advice on corporate, property and project documents and the power purchase agreement for energy generated at the site.
Coastal Oil & Gas Limited and UK Methane Limited
Advising Coastal Oil & Gas Limited and UK Methane Limited on the purchase of Gas Exploration Finance Limited, including share issuance in AIM-listed Global Brands and associated funding and commercial arrangements.

What our clients say

The Energy team at Acuity consistently provide sound commercial legal advice. They understand our sector and business and assist us by working alongside us rather than just responding to the things we put before them. We are always impressed with their pro-active approach and ability to focus on the key issues.
We were once again delighted by the service that we received from the energy team at Acuity and the quality of the advice over the full course of the project. To succeed with a project such as Margam you need long-standing and trusted legal advisers who can deal with a vast range of issues and Acuity ticked all the boxes. The team went over and above to deliver a great outcome.

Why clients choose Acuity

The energy market is changing rapidly. Battery storage and other emerging technologies are transforming how energy is generated, distributed and consumed. Businesses are investing in energy efficiency initiatives to reduce costs, improve performance and meet sustainability commitments.

Embracing these opportunities requires careful planning and the right legal support, whether clients are investing in new technologies, entering strategic partnerships or navigating an evolving regulatory environment.

Our specialist energy service offers:

  • Project-led teams built around your objectives
  • Commercial advice focused on delivering outcomes
  • Senior lawyers involved throughout every instruction
  • Flexible multidisciplinary resource
  • Seamless support across the full project lifecycle
  • A single point of contact coordinating every stage

Our expertise

From acquiring land and securing investment through to construction, operation and eventual disposal, our multidisciplinary team supports every stage of your project’s lifecycle. Our lawyers don’t work in silos. We assemble the right specialists around every project, ensuring seamless advice from inception through to completion and beyond.

We have extensive experience in:

Helping developers, investors and landowners deliver one of the UK’s fastest-growing renewable sectors. We advise on:

  • Land acquisition
  • Options and leases
  • Development agreements
  • Funding
  • EPC contracts
  • Operation and maintenance
  • Corporate investment
  • Portfolio transactions
  • Dispute resolution

Meet the team

Meet the wider team

Our Energy team brings together experienced lawyers from across Acuity Law, including Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Corporate, Construction, Commercial contracts, Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure and Dispute Resolution. This provides clients with one integrated team throughout every stage of a project's lifecycle. Get in touch with us today.

Jason Howells

Partner
Construction Team Cardiff
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Philip Graham

Senior Partner
Construction Litigation Team Construction Team Bristol Cardiff Swansea
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Steve Morris

Senior Partner
Real Estate Team Cardiff
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Sara Powell

Consultant Partner
Planning & Environmental Team Regulatory Team Cardiff
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Harriet Bland

Solicitor
Corporate Team London
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Aisha Wardell

Senior Partner
Commercial Litigation Team Dispute Resolution & Litigation Cardiff
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Rhian Osborne

Partner
Commercial & Technology Team Cardiff
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Edward Chapman

Partner
Corporate Team Bristol
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Tessa Laws

Consultant Partner
Corporate Team London
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Frances Nunn

Consultant Partner
Commercial & Technology Team Real Estate Team Remote
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Our expertise: We also advise on

Our specialist energy lawyers often work closely with other specialist teams including:

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Construction

We advise on all forms of construction contracts including NEC, FIDIC, JCT, iChem and bespoke arrangements, working with funders, developers, contractors and social housing providers across projects of every scale and complexity.

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Corporate

From Series A funding and management buyouts to major acquisitions and full exits, we act on transactions at every stage of the business lifecycle.

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Banking & Finance

Funding structures, loan facilities and financial arrangements to support your transaction.

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Employment & HR

A full range of employment and HR legal advice including TUPE advice, tribunal defence, HR documentation, management incentive arrangements and employment considerations on deals.

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Real Estate

Property due diligence, acquisition and disposal support for transactions with a real estate element.

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Real Estate Finance

Advising funders, developers and borrowers on the financing and refinancing of development and investment projects.

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Need a law firm on a retainer with preferable rates?

Our Acuity Counsel Service provides you with your own dedicated team, with the ability to manage budget and control costs.

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Have a question – speak to our expert energy lawyers.

Delivering energy and infrastructure projects takes more than legal advice.

It takes a team that understands how projects are conceived, funded, built, connected, operated and grown.

Our energy law team combines deep sector knowledge with practical legal expertise across land, planning, project finance, transactions and regulatory compliance. Whether you’re developing renewable energy assets, battery storage, digital infrastructure, water projects or complex investment portfolios, our specialist team can provide the commercial legal expertise to help you move forward with confidence.