Our Sustainability & Renewable Energy Service
Specialist Legal Support for Renewable Energy, EV Charging Infrastructure and Environmental Land Use
Environmental considerations in commercial property increasingly relate to renewable energy generation, electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, and new statutory environmental obligations arising from planning permissions.
At Myerson, we focus on the legal aspects of sustainability that impact landowners, developers, occupiers and renewable energy operators, including solar farm leases, wind energy projects, EV charging point agreements, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and conservation covenants.
Our Commercial Property team provides clear, commercially minded advice to help you navigate these areas with confidence and protect your long-term interests.
How We Can Help
Renewable Energy Leases
We advise landowners, developers and renewable energy operators on all aspects of energy-related property arrangements, including:
- Solar farm leases and option agreements
- Wind turbine and wind farm leases
- Battery storage facilities
- Substation and cabling rights
- Grid connection and access easements
- Rent and revenue-sharing structures linked to energy output
Renewable energy agreements often span decades. We ensure your documentation offers long-term clarity, protects your land and secures fair commercial return.
EV Charging Point Leases & Licences
Demand for EV charging infrastructure is rapidly increasing across retail, office, industrial and leisure sites.
We advise on:
- Granting leases or licences to EV charging operators
- Installation, cabling and maintenance rights
- Access and parking arrangements
- Revenue-share or rental models
- Ensuring compatibility with existing site leases and estate management
We ensure agreements are workable and adaptable as the EV market continues to evolve.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Most new developments must now achieve at least 10% Biodiversity Net Gain, creating long-term environmental obligations for landowners and developers.
BNG obligations usually run for a minimum of 30 years, so clear legal documentation is essential.
Conservation Covenants
Conservation covenants are legally binding agreements, typically entered into with Local Authorities or other responsible bodies, to secure long-term environmental protection on a piece of land.
We can help you with:
- Drafting and negotiating conservation covenants
- Understanding statutory obligations and who enforces them
- Managing restrictions on land use and development
- Integrating covenants with BNG and planning requirements
- Protecting value and ensuring covenants are commercially appropriate
These covenants create permanent or long-lasting obligations — our advice ensures you enter into them with full clarity.
Green Lease Provisions
We assist landlords and tenants in incorporating practical and commercially balanced environmental clauses into commercial leases, including:
- Sustainability cooperation provisions
- Data sharing for energy/water use
- Rights to install renewable technologies
- Waste, water and environmental management clauses
- Service charge arrangements for environmental improvements
We focus only on workable clauses that support sustainability without placing unreasonable burdens on either party.
Who We Advise
We support a wide range of clients, including:
- Commercial landlords
- Institutional and private landowners
- Developers and housebuilders
- Renewable energy operators
- EV charging companies
- Local Authorities and responsible bodies
- Businesses looking to install or expand EV charging facilities
- Occupiers involved in development-linked BNG requirements
We work collaboratively with planning consultants, environmental specialists and surveyors to ensure your legal documents align with the technical and regulatory requirements of your project.
Sustainability & Renewable Energy FAQs
What types of renewable energy leases do you advise on?
We advise on solar farms, wind farms, battery storage facilities, energy infrastructure rights, cabling easements and all associated documentation, including options, overage and profit-share arrangements.
What should landowners consider before granting a solar or wind farm lease?
Key considerations include land access, grid capacity, rental structure, reinstatement obligations, long-term maintenance rights and the impact on future land use.
These agreements typically run for 25–40 years, so specialist advice is vital.
How do EV charging point leases work?
Landowners can lease or license areas to charging operators.
Agreements usually grant installation and maintenance rights, set out revenue or rental models, and establish access, signage and servicing obligations. Ensuring compatibility with existing tenant leases is essential.
What is Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)?
BNG requires developers to deliver measurable biodiversity improvements, usually at least 10%.
This can be achieved on-site or by securing off-site habitat creation, supported by legally binding agreements lasting at least 30 years.
What are conservation covenants?
They are legally binding agreements between landowners and responsible bodies (such as Local Authorities) to protect natural or heritage features. They can significantly affect land use and must be drafted carefully.
Why Work With Our Commercial Property Team
- Ranked as a Top Tier firm by The Legal 500.
- Access to over 30 property experts across Myerson’s Property Group.
- We were the winners of ‘Property Team of the Year 2021’ at the Manchester Legal Awards.
- Partner-led, commercially focused advice.
- City-quality expertise at regional prices.
- One-site collaborative team for seamless service.
- Proven capability to meet tight deadlines and manage complex, multi-party transactions.
- Free access to our Property Portal, webinars and newsletters.
Testimonials
Neil Swimmer - Director, Mosley Street Developments Ltd
Thank you for all the hard work, care and attention that you’ve put into all the matters relating to Two St Peter’s Square with which you’ve dealt for us over the past few years. It’s been a bit of a roller coaster for all of us at times, but we’ve always known that we could rely on you to deal with your part of the process speedily and efficiently.
Legal 500, 2024
An extensive team with good knowledge, good response times and good communication. The client document portal is extremely useful for those with extensive portfolios especially.
Mark Davies, Philip J Davies Holdings Plc
We always find Myerson take a commercial approach to any lease transactions. This advice allows us to make informed business decisions agree the best way forward in each scenario.
Mr. I
I strongly recommend this Myerson Solicitors. They are an expert of their job. It was a pleasure to work with Charlotte, was so helpful during my retail unit lease agreement process. She was so approachable, high communication skills and so helpful.
Legal 500, 2024
Myerson have for many years given excellent service for me both on commercial and residential property matters. They have given robust, practical and professional advice throughout.
Don Lucas
Myerson dealt very promptly with a transaction of a commercial property transfer. They acted in a very professional and courteous way to ensure that the transfer was completed in time.
Legal 500, 2022
Myerson provide a personal but comprehensive legal service, covering all aspects of legal practice. Their advice is clear and uncomplicated, always offering options and choices. A graduated structure of practitioners is available as appropriate, from junior assistant to senior partner. Their approach is always professional, complimented by their no-nonsense approach.’
Legal 500, 2022
Fantastic property team of a good size to get through the work and not make you feel like you’re in a queue. Friendly, family feel firm but with fantastic skillset and broad experience in the market.
Legal 500, 2022
I believe that the team are absolutely top quality people who are acting in my best interests.
Legal 500, 2022
The firm is a regional player and has grown to encompass a wide variety of disciplines. They are therefore able to cope with the demands of our commercial clients.’
Legal 500, 2021
The whole team that we deal with are excellent at adapting to our company’s ways of working, particularly regarding updates, advice and payment requirements. They will go above and beyond to ensure we get things over the line in time and provide tailored advice and recommendations.
Our Commercial Property Team
Home-grown or recruited from national, regional or City firms. Our commercial property solicitors are experts in their fields and respected by their peers.
Contact Our Experts
You can contact our lawyers below if you have any more questions or want more information:
0161 941 4000
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