Energy

Market leaders advising on energy matters, in-depth knowledge of the regulatory regime.

Our dedicated energy and natural resources group is renowned for its in-depth expertise and experience advising in the energy market.

Philip Lee has a long-established and renowned energy practice. The Philip Lee energy and natural resources group has been advising clients in the energy sector for decades and has an in-depth knowledge of the market and the regulatory regime governing the energy sector. We ensure that our clients are in the optimal position to explore opportunities by keeping them up to date with all market and regulatory developments and insights from the market. We provide legal solutions which work within our clients’ commercial and technical confines. We represent both national and international players in the energy market including utilities, independent project developers, semi-states, funders and investors, technology developers, turbine suppliers, large energy users, fuel operators, suppliers and renewable energy communities.

We offer specialist advice across the full spectrum of energy and natural resources matters, including:

  • Irish and EU energy regulation
  • Consents, licencing and grid connections
  • Development of conventional and renewable projects, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, biomass, CHP, waste to energy
  • Project finance
  • M&A and joint ventures
  • New technologies, battery storage, electric vehicles, e-charging infrastructure
  • Power purchase, RESS and Corporate PPAs, CfDs, electricity and gas retail supply contracts
  • Generation, networks, and trading
  • Oil and gas – upstream and downstream
  • Construction, property, planning and environment matters
  • District heating, renewable heat
  • Carbon trading and sequestration
  • Energy efficiency projects.

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The team has a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in Ireland, with the ability to identify key issues for clients in the energy sector. The team is proactive in engaging with clients on how they can support their projects.
Legal 500, 2023
The team at Philip Lee is efficient and competent. They are commercially savvy and conclude negotiations promptly.
Legal 500, 2023
The team at Phillip Lee comprises individuals with a real technical understanding and affinity for the energy sector. They have developed market leading expertise in Corporate PPAs and battery storage projects.
Legal 500, 2021
The team has cross sector depth and expertise beyond the strong individuals that make up the team.
Legal 500, 2021
Commercial, savvy and easy to work with.
Chambers Europe, 2021
Very quick to turn things around and provide advice in respect of more technical aspects.
Chambers Europe, 2021

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