TLT supports Uniper in securing 46.2 MW Hare Craig wind project

National law firm TLT has advised global energy merchant, Uniper, on its securing of a 46.2 MW wind project in Scotland from Energiekontor. The transaction further underscores TLT’s position as a 1st tier adviser to the UK’s future energy sector following its recent ranking in the top ten most influential law firms in clean energy M&A worldwide in Clean Energy Pipeline’s 2025 League Tables.

DuÃàsseldorf-based Uniper is a European energy company with global reach and activities in more than 40 countries. Energiekontor is a specialist energy developer which has delivered more than 1.5 GW of renewable energy worldwide. 

Hare Craig could generate enough renewable electricity to power the equivalent of over 66,000 UK households each year, contributing to the UK‚Äôs net zero targets. Once operational, the wind farm will have seven turbines and a generation capacity of 46.2 megawatts.

The wind farm is an important milestone in Uniper’s renewables business. Uniper is committed to expanding renewable its portfolio across Europe, focusing on the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Hungary, and Poland. The goal is to develop up to 10 gigawatts (GW) of ready-to-build projects by the early 2030s.

TLT‚Äôs cross-discipline Future Energy team advised on the corporate and real estate elements of the transaction. The deal was led by Partner Kay Hobbs, with support from Associate Joshua Swain. In addition, Partner Nick Shenken led on the real estate aspects of the transaction alongside Legal Director Mark McCall and Associates Erin Doherty and Monika Koczwara. The deal also required cross-practice expertise from the firm‚Äôs Planning, Grid and Tax teams. 

Kay Hobbs, Partner in TLT’s Corporate Future Energy team commented: “We are delighted to have advised Uniper on this development agreement and to partner with a firm that has a commitment to significant growth in the UK clean energy market. With an uptick in projects North of the border, we are fortunate to have a strong Scottish future energy real estate team who played a key role on this transaction, as did the extensive team of specialists within Uniper. We’re looking forward to more announcements soon as Uniper turn up the heat on their acquisition trail."