With a growing focus and specialism in offshore wind, Philip Lee LLP is reputed for its expertise in energy, planning, construction and M&A work. It also is active in onshore wind, solar farm and battery energy storage projects. Head of the climate and environment group Alice Whittaker is a key adviser on renewable energy projects, leading on regulatory due diligence. Newly promoted partner Niall Donnelly leads the team’s energy focus specifically, and focuses on energy transactions, trading and regulatory matters, and is highly proficient in PPAs. Lev Gantly is also experienced in renewable energy project transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team offers excellent value for the quality of service delivered.’
- ‘Lev Gantly and Niall Donnelly demonstrated exceptional expertise, commercial insight and professionalism throughout our engagement.’
- ‘I value the inputs of Alice Whittaker and the team. They are very open and transparent, and think around novel ideas and tough corners.’
- ‘A very knowledgeable and dedicated team with a genuine interest in renewables and energy matters. The team has built up considerable sector-specific expertise, and has the capacity and skills to provide swift and high-quality legal advice on a range of complex topics.’
- ‘The team is active, very capable and solutions focused. They were eager to provide practical solutions and advice.’
- ‘Alice Whittaker is dedicated, committed, knowledgeable, proactive, clear-minded, supportive and accessible.’
Key clients
- Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
- Bank of Ireland
- EirGrid
- Premier Periclase Limited
- Port of Cork Company
- Statkraft Ireland / Emerging Markets Power
- Iberdrola / ScottishPower Renewables
- Watt Foot Print
- Catagen
- IQ Wind
- Davidstown Renewables
- Power Capital Renewable Energy
Work highlights
Advising the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment in the preparation and adoption of the SRESS and future ORESS renewable energy support schemes, which are complex assignments, involving matters relating to energy regulatory law and State Aid.
Advising European Energy A/S on the acquisition and development of various onshore wind and solar assets in Ireland.
Advising the Port of Cork Company on the project financing and consenting of a further phase of redevelopment of the Port of Cork, which will provide a base for offshore renewable energy development off the South Coast of Ireland.
Practice head
Niall Donnelly; Alice Whittaker
Other key lawyers
Lev Gantly