Energy and natural resources

Beauchamps LLP

Beauchamps LLP’s energy and natural resources group demonstrates ‘extreme depth’ in its industry knowledge and legal expertise concerning the alternative energy space. Combining energy, planning, and commercial law expertise, the ’very commercially minded, knowledgeable, and pragmatic’ Ainsley Heffernan assists leading domestic and multinational energy developers on project development and regulatory matters, transactions, and power purchase agreements concerning renewable and bioenergy assets. Offering ‘pragmatic advice and solutions’ across the clean energy landscape, Stuart Conaty assists regulated and private clients on corporate, construction, and planning and environmental law mandates.

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Testimonials

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‘What I value is their commercial approach. Beauchamps knows the law and the energy sector inside out, but what differentiates them is the ability to come up with practical, commercial solutions to business challenges.’
‘The team at Beauchamps are very approachable and understand the needs and approach required. They are driven by the need to provide solutions and assist with getting the matter resolved and completed.’
‘Highly experienced and professional team offering pragmatic advice to clients on energy and planning matters in a timely manner.’
‘The energy and natural resources practice has extreme depth in its industry capabilities and couples this with a depth of corporate expertise.’
‘All of the team show an unerring commitment to ensuring our business achieves the optimal outcome. They equally work extremely well as a team which leads to seamless interaction across functions and within a complex transaction.’
‘The team collectively provides a comprehensive and very knowledgeable service.’
‘Ainsley Heffernan is a very commercially minded, knowledgeable and pragmatic legal advisor and is an expert on all things related to renewable energy. He is very responsive and provides outstanding client service.’
‘Stuart Conaty offers pragmatic advice and solutions on planning matters and is a very effective communicator.’

Key clients

Bord na Móna
Irish Rail
LightsourceBP
FuturEnergy Ireland
Temporis Capital
ART Generation
Terra Solar
EDF Renewables
ABO Energy
RWE Renewables
RES Group
Siga Hydro
Mercury Renewables
Greenvolt Power
Simply Blue Energy
Wind Energy Ireland
Western Power
Codling Offshore Wind Park
Harmony Solar
BNRG
Ormonde Organics
Source Galileo
Regnum Renewables
Vestas

Work highlights

Advising Bord na Móna on the establishment of a joint venture with BOC Gases Ireland Limited to develop a green hydrogen production facility co-located with Bord na Móna's existing Mount Lucas Wind Farm in County Offaly, and also on its participation in a wider green hydrogen collaboration - the SH2AMROCK project.
Advised Ormonde Organics on the development and subsequent sale of its three anaerobic digestion plants to Spanish firm Heygaz Biomethane.
Acting for Source Galileo on the development of a portfolio of offshore wind farms (fixed bottom and floating), comprising 5 projects in Irish waters, 3 projects in UK waters and 2 projects in Norwegian waters.