Decarbonisation covers helping energy projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions, from renewable generation to grid integration and corporate shifts away from fossil fuels. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates project agreements, concession and funding arrangements, and regulatory filings; reviews planning, environmental and planning requirements; and advises on procurement, supply contracts, and risk allocation in relation to carbon frameworks such as Contracts for Difference and carbon pricing. They coordinate with developers, investors, lenders, and regulators to secure permitted, financed, and compliant projects.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles complex regimes, including energy procurement, planning and environmental consents, and financing structures; negotiates offtake, joint venture, and project agreements; and navigates regulatory approvals from Ofgem, BEIS, and planning authorities to ensure ongoing compliance and risk management.