Freeths LLP supports clients across the clean and alternative energy technology sphere, regularly advising on wind, solar, BESS, green hydrogen, and heat network projects. Clare King heads the practice and is highly sought after for her expertise in clean power generation and storage. Deborah Harvey is a key contact for energy projects, advising on contractual, regulatory, and transactional matters. Liam O’Flynn is a further expert in battery storage mandates.
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Testimonials
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- Excellent Clean Energy Team. All very skilled and approachable. They always respond to queries quickly and have never let me down. Their breadth of experience and knowledge is invaluable and they are my first port of call when I need any legal support. I always recommend them to my contacts. Fantastic service.
- Clare King - Exceptional knowledge of the clean energy sector. Honest and supportive. Nothing is ever too difficult to sort. Very easy to work with and very loyal. Deborah Harvey - Lovely to work with and very, very knowledgeable. Liam O'Flynn - Part of this flourishing team and quite deservedly recently promoted. Shows all of the outstanding traits of the senior members of the team.
- Freeths' Renewables team stands out for its deep sector knowledge and practical understanding of the complexities involved in energy transactions. In our experience, the team combines strong technical legal expertise with a genuinely commercial approach, which is particularly valuable in time-sensitive M&A processes in the renewables space. Clare King and Deborah Harvey demonstrated excellent client focus and promptly engaged with our instructions, running conflict checks and mobilizing resources without delay. The team showed flexibility on fee structures and was proactive in proposing workable solutions tailored to the cross-border nature of our mandate. Their familiarity with wind farm disposals, including SPA drafting, W&I insurance coordination, and ancillary transaction documents, made them a reliable and efficient counterpart.
- Freeths stands out for its market expertise and pragmatic approach. The entire team is lovely to work with and provides excellent guidance in commercial negotiations, enabling us to reach commercially acceptable positions that maintain fundability. Freeths goes above and beyond to provide additional help beyond major projects - they are always happy to assist with minor questions and provide real support to the wider business.
Key clients
- Centrica PLC
- ENGIE
- Aldi
- Wattstor Group
- Zestec Renewable Energy
- Catalyst Capital
- Fig Power
- Corona Energy
- SmartParc
- Electric Land
- Fleet Group
- London Luton Airport
- Firstway Energy
Work highlights
Advised Wattstor Group on a £50m financing for solar and BESS assets at C&I customer sites.
Advised the shareholders of Fig Power on its sale to FTSE 250 investment company The Renewables Infrastructure Group.
Advising SmartParc in relation to the on-site generation and supply of electricity, heat and cooling to tenants across a £300m food manufacturing estate and shared distribution hub.
Practice head
Clare King
Other key lawyers
Deborah Harvey; Liam O'Flynn