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Energy & Natural Resources

Beauchamps’ award-winning Energy & Natural Resources team is one of Ireland’s leading specialist renewable energy practices. For almost two decades, we have advised developers, investors, funders, utilities and public bodies on projects across the full energy lifecycle, from site assembly and consenting through to financing, construction, operation, acquisition and disposal.

Our experience spans onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery energy storage, anaerobic digestion and biomethane, flexible generation and emerging technologies including green hydrogen. We combine deep sector knowledge with the resources of a full-service commercial law firm, allowing us to bring together energy, corporate, planning and environmental, real estate, construction and finance specialists as projects require.

We are known for practical, commercially focused advice. Rather than simply identifying legal risks, we work with clients to find workable solutions, anticipate issues and keep projects moving. Our long-standing involvement in the Irish energy market also gives us a detailed understanding of the regulatory, grid, consenting and route-to-market issues that shape energy investment in Ireland.

Why clients choose us

  • Specialist energy experience built over almost two decades
  • A genuinely multidisciplinary team covering corporate/M&A, project finance, construction, planning and environment, energy regulation and real estate
  • Experience across the complete project lifecycle, including development, joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals, financing, construction and operation
  • A practical, solutions-focused approach grounded in deep knowledge of the Irish energy market and its key stakeholders
  • Consistent recognition by Chambers Europe and Legal 500, together with sector awards and strong client testimonials

Our sector experience includes

  • Onshore wind
  • Offshore wind
  • Solar PV
  • Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  • Anaerobic digestion, biogas and biomethane
  • Green hydrogen and co-located projects
  • Flexible and thermal generation
  • Grid and electricity infrastructure
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Experience

Bord na Móna

Advising on its offshore wind joint venture with Ocean Winds, including the acquisition of 50% interests in the Réalt na Mara and Celtic Horizon offshore wind projects, associated transaction documents, legal due diligence and advice on Ireland’s maritime consenting regime

EDF Renewables

Advising on its acquisition of a 50% stake in the proposed 2.1GW Codling Offshore Wind Farm and on a potential investment in a portfolio of six early-stage offshore wind projects, including detailed consenting and legal due diligence

Source Galileo

Advising on the sale of a minority stake in a portfolio of fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind projects across Ireland, the UK and Norway to Ingka Investments, the investment arm of IKEA

ART Generation

Advising on the joint venture for the proposed 110MW Castlebaney Wind Farm with FuturEnergy Ireland and on the joint venture for a proposed 171MW OCGT project with VPI Energy, including corporate, development and offtake arrangements

RWE Renewables

Advising on the acquisition of a 103MW portfolio of battery energy storage projects, including legal due diligence, DS3 arrangements and transaction documentation, and on the Dublin Array offshore wind project

FuturEnergy Ireland

Providing planning and environmental support across a development pipeline of approximately 1GW of onshore wind, including consenting strategy and compliance with planning conditions

Mercury Renewables

Advising on planning and environmental matters for a proposed 80MW co-located wind farm and hydrogen electrolyser project in County Mayo

Ormonde Organics

Advising on the development and subsequent sale of three anaerobic digestion plants to Heygaz Biomethane

ABO Energy

Advising across wind and solar projects on project development, property, planning, M&A, joint ventures, construction and project finance, including the Clogheravaddy, Sheskin and Castlewaller wind farms

Terra Solar

Advising on the development, acquisition, joint venture and disposal of large portfolios of solar PV projects, including a 180MW joint venture portfolio with ESB Solar and a 259MW portfolio sale

Top technical knowledge combined with a deep understanding of the energy sector, making their advice legally sound.
Legal 500 2026
Beauchamps has an excellent understanding and a great ability to describe complex issues in an easy-to-understand manner.
Chambers & Partners 2026
Beauchamps' team can think commercially and find good commercially workable solutions, where necessary accompanied by clear advice on any residual risks.
Legal 500 2025
The team at Beauchamps offers a very pragmatic approach and up-to-date guidance."
Chambers & Partners 2025