DLA Piper‘s power and renewables practice advises across the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects, advising on acquisitions, developments, and financings of onshore and offshore wind, asolar power, and green hydrogen projects. The team also advises on corporate transactions, project documentation, and regulatory compliance in the energy transition domain. Energy and natural resources co-chair Natasha-Luther Jones has significant expertise in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy assets, while fellow co-chair James Carter focuses on corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). Andreas Gunst is recognised for his regulatory prowess in areas such as green hydrogen, renewable energy certificates, and CO2 emission allowances, while Anna Mills specialises in resolving disputes within the renewable energy sector. Other key contacts include Charlotte Eliades, recommended for project financing and development solutions within the renewable energy sector; Kenneth Wallace-Mueller, who focuses on renewable energy procurement and trading; and Tom Metcalfe, who handles onshore wind, solar developments and PPAs.
Testimonials
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- 'Andreas Gunst and his team support us in several jurisdictions in relation to energy certificates, both on commercial contracting and regulatory matters. His in-depth knowledge of the market and his pragmatic approach is why we work with him.'
- 'Kenneth Wallace-Mueller has been very helpful when negotiating complex contracts.'
Key clients
- Elgin Energy
- ACWA Power
Work highlights
- Advised ACWA Power and Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel) on the award-winning Rounds 2 and 3 of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) renewable energy procurement programme, totalling 7.1 GW of solar capacity over five projects.
- Advised Elgin Energy, an international independent solar and storage developer, on the sale of a 100 MW portfolio of three solar PV projects across the UK to Pennon Group PLC.