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Energy & Natural Resources

Over the past two decades, we have established a reputation as one of the leading Irish law firms advising on renewable energy projects.  

Our award winning energy & natural resources team has extensive experience representing developers, funders and investors in a wide variety of energy projects, with a combined generation capacity of over 2GW to date.

We pride ourselves on being able to provide practical, cost efficient and solutions-driven advice from the feasibility stage right through to planning, financing and ultimate construction of the project.

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Key contacts

Ainsley Heffernan
Ainsley Heffernan
Partner
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Our services

  • Owners'/Funders' legal advisor on the project finance and construction of energy projects, including wind (both onshore and offshore), solar, bioenergy, CHP, waste to energy and energy storage projects
  • Planning law advice to include advising on EIA, AA, modifications to existing planning permissions, planning appeals and Judicial Reviews
  • Energy regulation, to include advising on I-SEM, CRM, DS3 and other upcoming changes in the Irish energy market
  • Legal due diligence, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
  • Advice on off-take arrangements, including Power Purchase Agreements, CfDs, Balancing Services Agreements, supplier-lite structures and corporate PPAs
  • Negotiating turbine supply agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, civil and electrical balance of plant contracts
  • Drafting and negotiating all related property documentation, including wind leases, solar leases and wayleaves for grid connection
  • Advice on EIIS and other funding arrangements for energy projects
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Experience

Innogy Renewables

In the acquisition and on-going development of the proposed 600MW Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm, a JV with Saorgus Energy

E.ON

Advising on the consenting and permitting regime for offshore energy projects in Ireland

C6 WtE Ireland

In the acquisition, development and finance of the €85.4 million Derryclure Waste to Energy Project

Innogy Renewables

In the acquisition of a 103MW battery energy storage portfolio from Highfield Energy

Grange Backup Power

In the sale, by competitive auction, of a 115MW open cycle gas dual fuel power plant to Combined Heat and Power Investments Ireland Limited

ABO Wind

In the €20 million project financing of the Clogheravaddy Wind Farm in County Donegal

Terra Solar

In the sale of a portfolio of 15 solar PV projects to ESB Solar

Equinor

Advising on commercial contracts and security documents relating to a change in ownership of the Corrib Gas Field

Triodos Bank

In the financing of Ballincurry Wind Farm and the refinancing of Castlecool Wind Farm

Innogy Renewables

In the development of its 60MW Lisdrumdoagh battery storage project in County Monaghan

Kiltumper Wind Farm

In the project financing of the a €10 million wind farm in County Clare

Mercury Renewables

In the development and construction of the €75 million Carrowleagh Kilbride Windfarm in County Mayo

ABO Wind

In the development and construction of the €50 million Castlewaller Windfarm in County Tipperary

Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta (FST)

On its proposed development of the 400MW Skerd Rocks Offshore Wind Farm off Ireland’s west Atlantic coast

Commercially minded, responsive, and consistently focused on finding practical solutions rather than just identifying problems. Top technical knowledge combined with a deep understanding of the renewable energy sector, making their advice legally sound.
Legal 500 2026
Compared with other firms I’ve worked with, Beauchamps stands out as more agile and far more attuned to the commercial realities of developing and financing renewable projects. Their collaborative culture also makes them a genuine partner.
Legal 500 2026
The firm's problem-solving approach is practical and outcome-driven, supported by deep experience.
Chambers & Partners 2026
The firm breaks down a problem to its core issue and keeps advice focused and informed with its extensive market experience.
Chambers & Partners 2026
Beauchamps has an excellent understanding and a great ability to describe complex issues in an easy-to-understand manner.
Chambers & Partners 2026
Beauchamps' advice and skill in navigating the planning world is fantastic.
Chambers & Partners 2026
Beauchamps has an experienced team that is knowledgeable, reliable and provides advice in a practical and efficient manner.
Chambers & Partners 2026
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