Energy development lawyers

At Moore Barlow, our experienced solicitors provide clear, practical advice and guidance on every step involved in energy and communications infrastructure development projects.

From initial conception to completion and beyond, our comprehensive service helps developers, investors, landowners, and contractors navigate the complex challenges associated with delivering essential infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

Our specialist team understands the unique requirements, regulations, and challenges specific to energy and communications infrastructure developments. We offer tailored strategic advice, proactive risk identification, and commercially-sensitive solutions designed to streamline your project and ensure it moves forward quickly, effectively, and successfully.

What is development in the context of energy and communications infrastructure?

Development in energy and communications infrastructure refers to the process of planning, designing, financing, constructing, and operating major projects that enable energy generation, distribution, storage, or telecommunications connectivity. These projects include renewable energy installations such as wind and solar farms, battery storage facilities, energy transmission systems, broadband rollouts, fibre-optic networks, and mobile communication masts.

Infrastructure developments involve multiple stakeholders, legal requirements, environmental considerations, and regulatory frameworks. Developers must ensure their projects meet stringent planning criteria, adhere to environmental and sustainability obligations, secure suitable land rights, obtain comprehensive funding and investment support, and navigate local authority and community consultations effectively.

How we can help

At Moore Barlow, our dedicated energy and communications infrastructure solicitors can provide specialist guidance throughout all stages of your development project:

• Planning and initial consultation: We offer expert advice on site selection, due diligence, planning permissions, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory compliance.
• Land and property matters: Our team will prepare and negotiate property agreements, easements, wayleaves, leases, and option agreements, ensuring your interests are always protected.
• Funding and investment: We support secured funding strategies and work with your lenders to get the charges in place.
• Regulatory and compliance: Our solicitors help you navigate the complexities of national and local planning regulations, environmental law, energy and telecoms legislation, ensuring your project meets legal requirements at every stage.
• Construction and contracts: We assist with contract negotiation, procurement, risk allocation, and drafting robust agreements and professional appointments.

Why choose us

As a leading law firm with offices across London and the South of England, Moore Barlow brings extensive experience and excellent local and national knowledge to your infrastructure development project. Our established reputation within the UK infrastructure market enables us to deliver practical, innovative, and proactive legal advice tailored to your specific needs.

• Specialist expertise: With an experienced team of energy and communications infrastructure experts, we understand your sector and its specific challenges, providing clarity and confidence at every stage.
• Client-centred approach: We pride ourselves on building long-term, trusted relationships with our clients, offering transparent communication, and personalised service designed around your goals.
• Collaborative focus: As your legal partner, we collaborate closely with your project teams, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, prioritising commercial success, and ensuring each development project achieves maximum potential.
• Reputation and capability: With a track record advising both national and regional infrastructure clients, including prominent developers and investors, we have the capability to confidently support your project regardless of scale and complexity.