Windfarms.ie is a team of experienced solicitors who specialise in protecting farmers and landowners. We are experienced in all renewable energy legal issues including property law, renewable energy agreements, land access arrangements, grid connection agreements, option agreements and leases, contract negotiation and agricultural law and farming. We provide advices to farmers on a range of legal issues from rights of way to windfarm option agreements to solar power purchase agreements. We are one of the very few solicitor firms in Ireland who have the necessary expertise in renewable energy and agricultural law.

From our main base in Cork we provide advice on renewable energy and agricultural law to a wide range of clients including farmers and landowners throughout Ireland. With specialist knowledge and experience in property law, commercial farm issues and renewable energy, we offer landowners in Ireland a complete approach to the challenges and opportunities they face. We seek equality and fairness for farmers and landowners.

We know that any legal decision you make can have consequences for your farm and land. We understand farming and know what needs to be considered before making legal decisions.  Entering into an agreement with a windfarm developer or a solar power developer is so much more than just a simple business transaction.We understand that when making any decisions with your farm or land it is important to consider the implications these may have on your business and land to include tax implications and compliance with EU Schemes and Regulations and the Department of Agriculture. At the same time, you also need to ensure that you are adequately and fairly compensated. Farming is unique as it is far more that a business to most who are involved in it. Farms are passed down through generations and farmers work hard all their lives building up their farm to provide for their families. Farming is a business and we have a very good practical understanding of farming and the farming way of life in Ireland.

The increasing issue of climate change, rising demand for cleaner energy and governmental initiatives toward renewable energy supply raises a number of legal and commercial issues for participants in this growing sector. One should never enter into such agreements without seeking independent legal advice.

We have already represented many landowners and farmers in negotiating with developers in relation to the construction of a windfarm on their lands establishing our practice as a leading provider of legal advice in this sector in Ireland today. We will devise sound legal and commercial strategies that respond to the needs of our clients and ensure that they are kept up to date with the latest developments in the renewable energy sector. Our dedicated solicitors fully understand the practical and commercial issues in this regulated and complex sector and are knowledgeable in the latest developments. We offer effective and practical advice to our clients.  Our team offers clients a wealth of experience drawn from the areas of disciplines within the firm including commercial, agriculture and property.

We have advised farmers, landowners and agricultural businesses on all issues relating to renewable energy projects including:

• Wind farms – Option Agreements and Leases
• Solar Energy Agreements
• Rights of Way/Land Access Arrangements
• Property Law
• Agricultural Law and Farming

We understand farmer’s and landowners needs and concerns. We support farmers and landowners. 

Whilst we are based in Cork, our agricultural law and renewable energy service covers the whole of Ireland.

In addition, we are one of the very few solicitor firms in Ireland who have the necessary expertise in renewable energy law, agricultural law and property law.

For more information and advice on renewable energy and windfarm law, please contact us at 021 427 0200 or email us at info@windfarms.ie.

We are here to help.

Walsh and Partners are pleased to announce the publication of the book ‘Farming and the Law’ written by Karen Walsh, Solicitor. Farming and The Law is the first publication in Ireland in over 10 years dealing specifically with the myriad of legal issues that arise in farming. For more information please seehttp://www.walshandpartners.ie/book/.