We are dedicated to ensuring that whether you’re a landowner or a business entity, your interests in the renewable energy domain are well-represented and protected.
Pembrokeshire is one of the UK’s energy hubs and we are proud to have advised on numerous projects in the county and across the country. Whether it be an individual scheme, multi-land- ownership schemes and however big or small, we will consider your best interests during negotiations with developers.
We have advised on:
- Solar Park developments – both for individual landowners and multi-owner sites
- Battery storage projects
- Wind turbines
- Additional deeds and agreements, encompassing aspects like access, reinstatement,
easements, and other essential rights.
We recognise that these projects are usually a collaborative effort between solicitors, land agents and accountants. We work closely with your other advisors to ensure that your project is geared in your favour and, above all, provides you with a fair return on your investment with minimal risk and exposure.
Our experts are ready to guide you throughout the process, dealing
with the following matters:
Initial Developer Engagements:
- We offer insights on initial approaches and proposals from potential developers, reviewing heads of terms and covering off any concerns at the earliest opportunity.
- We facilitate coordination with fellow landowners for combined renewable energy initiatives.
- We take the initiative to connect with energy corporations and relevant stakeholders, a benefit of having dealt with several companies already invested both in Pembrokeshire and the rest of the country.
Title and Legal Challenges:
- We address concerns raised by developers like restrictive agreements, access rights, and utility pathways. These often give rise to ancillary agreements such as deeds of easement and deeds of variation.
Drafting and Reviewing Agreements:
- We specialise in formulating and scrutinising option agreements and leases detailing project specifics, as well as other ancillary agreements arising from planning, implementation, or operation of the project.
- We do not only focus on the project itself as we give further advice on your whole operation, which may include other tenancies. This is of relevance to farmers and landowners seeking to diversify only part of their holdings.
Planning and Implementation:
- We provide advice on planning submissions and the execution of approved plans.
- These projects can have huge tax implications for landowners. They impact the availability for agricultural property relief; therefore, we always consider the personal circumstances of landowners and advise on tax implications, aiding those wishing to minimise tax exposure, both from an income tax and inheritance tax perspective, assisting with succession planning within the family or a farming partnership.
- We monitor the ongoing adherence to agreements, ensuring smooth execution and addressing any arising conflicts.
- We assist in enforcing provisions related to project decommissioning upon term completion.
