Energy & Resources
Sharp Tudhope brings extensive expertise in the energy and resources sector, gained from local New Zealand projects and large-scale international projects.
We can assist with project development, property and access rights, procurement and construction, supply agreements, operation and maintenance, connection matters, royalty agreements, offtake arrangements, and project divestment.
Whether you are a developer, generator, investor, landowner, or contractor, we are here to help you navigate the legal complexities of energy and resources projects.
End-to-End Project Expertise
Sharp Tudhope brings extensive experience advising clients across a broad range of complex energy, infrastructure and related commercial matters. Our team works closely with businesses, developers and stakeholders to deliver clear, strategic advice across project life cycles, from initial structuring through to delivery, operation and exit.
Energy Sector Specialists
With both local and international experience, we support clients on high-value transactions, long-term agreements and large-scale developments. Our approach is commercially focused and outcome-driven, ensuring clients are well-positioned to manage risk, maximise value, and move forward with confidence.
Our Expertise
- Biomass and biofuels
- Connection arrangements
- Development and option agreements
- Geothermal
- Hydro-electric schemes
- Irrigation and water schemes
- Offtake arrangements
- Operation and maintenance
- Procurement and construction
- Property and land access arrangements
- Royalty agreements
- Solar farms
- Wind farms
Strategic Advice Backed by Real-World Experience
With extensive experience in renewable energy, Sharp Tudhope advises on wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and emerging technologies. We assist developers, investors, and landowners in the development, construction, operations and offtake to help clients maximise value and address industry challenges.
Recent Experience Includes:
- Wind and solar farm option agreements across New Zealand.
- Transmission, water, generation and access easements.
- Sale of renewable energy development rights.
- Geothermal, access & energy sale arrangements.
- Irrigation & storage scheme advisory for SPVs, landowners, investors & financiers.
- Long-term electricity supply to industrial clients.
- Power purchase and offtake arrangements (NZ & UK).
- Offshore wind farm projects (UK & Europe).
- Wind farm operation and maintenance agreements.
- Solar project financing & commercial construction.
- Biomass power stations fuel supply arrangements (UK).
- Project bankability & agreement structuring.
- Property acquisitions & disposals for hydro schemes.
- Transmission asset sales (UK).
- Offshore wind project interest sales (UK).
- Sulphur supply & sale agreements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of energy & resources projects do you advise on?
We advise across a wide range of projects including, wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, biomass and irrigation schemes, supporting clients at every stage from development through to operation and divestment.
Who do you typically work with?
We work with developers, generators, investors, landowners, contractors and financiers, providing tailored legal advice to suit each party’s role and objectives within a project.
Can you assist with land access & property matters?
Yes. We regularly advise on property acquisitions, easements, access rights, and land-use arrangements, ensuring projects have the necessary legal foundations in place.
Do you support project development & construction?
Absolutely. We assist with procurement, construction contracts and project structuring, helping manage risk and keep projects progressing smoothly.
