Legal Expertise for Renewable Energy Projects

Navigating the Legal Landscape of Renewable Energy

Kreisson offers comprehensive legal services tailored to the renewable energy sector. Our team provides strategic guidance to developers, contractors, and stakeholders involved in solar, wind, battery storage, and green hydrogen projects. We assist clients in managing regulatory approvals, contractual arrangements, and environmental compliance to ensure project success.

Downloadable Resources

Access our latest insights, legal guides, and tools designed to help developers, contractors, and project owners navigate Australia’s renewable energy landscape with confidence.
Tristans eBook

eBook: Three things developers should know before embarking on the renewable energy journey

A practical guide tailored for renewable energy professionals in Australia, including development managers, engineers, and land acquisition specialists.

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A Contractors Guide to Contruction Contracts For Renewable Energy projects

eBook: A contractor's guide to risk allocation in construction contracts for renewable energy projects

A practical guide for civil contractors looking to succeed in the fast-growing renewable energy sector.

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eBook: Embedding sustainability in public infrastructure contracts

A legal guide for infrastructure professionals responding to NSW’s Draft PEP.

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Empowering Strata for Sustainability Comparing New South Wales and Western Australia Legal Frameworks

eBook: Empowering Strata for Sustainability

A Guide for Strata Manager, Owners Corporations and Legal Advisors comparing New South Wales and Western Australia legal frameworks

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Meet Tristan Cockman

Special Counsel – Construction & Renewable Energy Projects

With over 16 years of legal experience, Tristan Cockman specialises in energy, construction, property, and planning law. His background includes roles in top-tier law firms and in-house positions within ASX and internationally listed companies. Tristan provides end-to-end legal advice for renewable energy projects, including contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and planning approvals.

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Our Renewable Energy Legal Services

Targeted Legal Solutions for a Changing Energy Market

We provide end-to-end legal support tailored to the needs of renewable energy projects—helping clients manage risk, secure approvals, and deliver with confidence.

Contractual Agreements

Drafting and negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), connection agreements, and construction contracts specific to renewable energy projects. 

Regulatory Compliance

Advising on planning approvals, environmental regulations, and compliance with state and federal laws governing renewable energy developments. 

Land Access and Leasing

Assisting with land acquisition, leasing arrangements, and easements necessary for renewable energy infrastructure.

Dispute Resolution

Representing clients in disputes related to renewable energy projects, including planning appeals and contractual disagreements.

Why choose Kreisson?

Specialist Legal Support. Commercial Results.

Our clients choose Kreisson for clear advice, integrated expertise and a focus on practical outcomes in the renewable energy sector.

Integrated Legal Expertise Across Disciplines

Kreisson combines deep knowledge in energy, property, and planning law to offer holistic solutions tailored to the unique challenges of renewable energy developments. 

Collaborative and Solution-Focused Approach

Our collaborative and solution-focused methodology ensures that we align with our clients' objectives, providing tailored legal strategies that facilitate project success.

Proactive Risk Management and Regulatory Navigation

We assist clients in managing environmental obligations and securing long-term project viability by navigating complex approvals and regulatory risks.

Frequently asked questions

Why engage Kreisson for renewable energy legal support?

Kreisson offers integrated legal capability across energy, property, planning and construction law. We provide sector-specific advice that’s clear, strategic and commercially focused - enabling clients to make confident decisions across every stage of a renewable project.

Does Kreisson advise on renewable energy projects?

Yes. Kreisson advises clients across the full spectrum of legal disciplines essential to renewable energy project delivery - including energy, construction, planning, property and regulatory law. Our team understands the legal and commercial dynamics of the sector and delivers clear, strategic guidance tailored to the complexities of renewable energy developments. Whether you're navigating planning approvals, structuring delivery contracts, or managing land access and compliance risks, we provide legal solutions aligned to project success.

When should we engage Kreisson?

As early as possible. Engaging us during the project feasibility, structuring or planning phase allows us to identify risks early, streamline approvals, and shape your commercial documents with the right legal architecture from day one. That said, we are regularly brought in midstream to resolve compliance issues, manage delivery disputes or support contract renegotiations.

How does Kreisson support clients throughout the project lifecycle?

We provide legal guidance from project inception through to completion and beyond - structuring deals, navigating regulatory frameworks, supporting delivery teams, and resolving disputes when they arise. Our approach is responsive, agile and always aligned with your broader commercial strategy.

Who will lead our legal engagement?

Your matter will be led by Tristan Cockman, a senior lawyer with over 16 years’ experience and postgraduate qualifications in Energy Law. Tristan brings sector depth, commercial focus and clarity to complex issues. He is supported by the wider Kreisson team - an integrated group of legal professionals with expertise across energy, planning, property and construction. Together, we deliver sharp, strategic legal advice tailored to the unique challenges of renewable energy projects.

What will it cost?

We understand that cost certainty matters, especially on complex or high-value projects. Kreisson’s fee approach is built around clarity, flexibility and control.

We break down our work into clearly defined stages, starting with an upfront fixed-scope engagement such as a contract review or planning strategy. You will receive a clear estimate for each stage, with no obligation to proceed further.

At key decision points, we give you the opportunity to pause, pivot or proceed based on updated estimates and legal insight. You remain in control of strategy and spend at all times.

Our estimates are realistic and inclusive, covering the time it takes to provide quality advice, respond to questions and coordinate with your team. If circumstances change, we do not surprise you with unexpected bills. We will raise any scope adjustments early, so you can make informed decisions before additional costs are incurred.

Contact Us

Connect with Tristan and the Kreisson team to discuss how we can support your renewable energy project.