Renewables

CLEANTECH AND RENEWABLE ENERGY Supporting the journey to global targets

The renewable energy sector is experiencing unprecedented growth worldwide, driven by technological innovation, evolving regulatory frameworks, government support and corporate commitments.

Our dedicated legal specialists help clients to navigate this rapidly evolving industry and the shift to clean energy. We have extensive experience advising on wind, solar, biomass and biomethane projects across multiple jurisdictions.

We understand every stage of renewable energy projects – from early development through to operation, including on regulation and incentive schemes. We are at the forefront of the intersection between renewable energy, digitalisation (particularly the use of AI for optimisation) and other clean energy technologies (for instance BESS, EVs and green hydrogen).

Our clients include developers, landowners, contracts, energy buyers, regulators, banks and corporate purchasers of energy.

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Bird & Bird named most active clean energy M&A and Project Finance adviser

Our Energy & Utilities Group has been recognised by the Clean Energy Pipeline Legal League Tables 2025 for being the Most Active Legal Adviser in both Clean Energy Project Financing and M&A transactions, resulting in being named as one of the Most Influential Law Firms in Renewable Energy.

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Bird & Bird - Energy Outlook 2025

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Contracts for Difference: Get ready for AR7

3 minutes Jul 11 2025

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The UK's AI Energy Council: Powering the Future of Artificial Intelligence Through Strategic Energy Planning

5 minutes Jul 08 2025

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UK's Clean Energy Industrial Plan: Doubling Investment to £30 Billion and Transforming the National Grid

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Accolades

An experienced renewables team across legal departments - enabling a full commercially focused legal service level.

Legal 500 UK, 2025

Matt Bonass has a deep understanding of the renewables' industry - enabling a commercially focused approach to any legal advice.

Legal 500 UK, 2025

A well-structured team that puts together all the necessary competences to assist a client in this sector. Their experience in project financing is very helpful in the development process of renewable projects.

Legal 500 Europe, 2024

Experienced, qualified, up to date on what is happening in the market, and down to earth.

Legal 500 Europe, 2024

The team at Bird & Bird are not only good at what they do, but they also take the effort to deepen their knowledge of the industry they are working on/with. So as clients, it will be easier when speaking in industry lingo.

Legal 500 APAC, 2024

Bird & Bird has excellent knowledge of both the UK and EU energy sectors.

Chambers UK, 2025

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Deal Bird & Bird advises Engrate on €2.5 Million Capital Raise

Jun 26 2025

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Deal Bird & Bird advises Gulermak Renewables Ltd on the acquisition of a 42.4 MW UK solar project

Jun 18 2025

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Deal Bird & Bird advises Emaldo on strategic acquisition of CheckWatt, cementing Nordic leadership in renewable energy

May 28 2025

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News Bird & Bird named most active clean energy legal adviser in the Clean Energy League Table 2025

May 19 2025

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Deal Bird & Bird advises AMPYR Solar Europe on renewable energy contract signing with VW Kraftwerk

Dec 09 2024

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Deal Bird & Bird advises BW ESS on their acquisition of Penso Power

Oct 21 2024

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