As electric vehicles become the future of transport, the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) presents an excellent opportunity for landowners. Whether you’re a property developer, commercial landlord, or estate owner, installing EV chargers on your land can provide significant benefits, and our team can help with all legal aspects of the installations, including reviewing the land ownership, conducting due diligence, checking/obtaining planning permission, securing legal rights for electricity supply, negotiating leases and more.
Our highly regarded EV Team is perfectly positioned to navigate all legal elements associated with the installation of EVCPs, ensuring the process is quick, easy, and seamless. With extensive experience working with landowners contemplating EV installations, we are experts at addressing all the relevant due diligence, negotiations, and considerations necessary to move forward confidently.
We provide tailored advice on lease agreements, planning permissions, and utility negotiations. This comprehensive support ensures a smooth process from start to finish. Our team focuses on making the experience as simple and straightforward as possible for landowners and we take all relevant considerations into account to deliver our advice in a clear and structured manner, empowering you to make informed decisions that allow transactions to proceed as efficiently as possible.
Our clear and straightforward approach effectively cuts through the complexities of what can be a highly technical and constantly evolving area of law. Our team possesses enviable expertise in helping clients manage these matters with clarity and simplicity. For instance, our team recently assisted a commercial landlord in negotiating a lease agreement with a leading EV charging network. By conducting thorough due diligence and securing the necessary planning permissions, we facilitated a smooth installation process that not only enhanced the property’s value but also positioned it as a vital player in the transition to sustainable transport.
The installation of EVCPs is not just about meeting the demands of today’s environmentally conscious consumers; it’s also about positioning your business at the forefront of a rapidly evolving market. By partnering with our experienced EV Team, you can ensure that your charging infrastructure is optimally designed and implemented, contributing to the wider goal of achieving net-zero emissions while capitalising on the growing demand for electric vehicle charging. This collaboration will help you attract more customers, increase revenue, and establish your brand as a leader in the sustainable mobility sector.
Whether you’re considering installing EVCPs for your commercial property, residential estate, or any other type of land, our teams expertise can guide you through every step of the process. Together, we can turn your land into a key contributor to the UK’s sustainable future.
Our Experience
Obtaining land rights
Securing land rights for a multimillion-pound project to install multiple rapid charging stations at a busy motorway service area. This involved negotiating with landowners and ensuring all legal requirements were met to facilitate the installation and operation of the charging stations.
Creating property documents
Developing a template suite of property documents for the operator’s portfolio. This included drafting agreements for lease and leases, along with a set of standing instructions. These documents will standardize the process for acquiring and managing sites, ensuring consistency and legal compliance across all locations.
Adapting site agreements
Reviewing and adapting an individual site agreement from another jurisdiction to comply with English law. This ensures that the agreements are legally sound and can be used across the operator’s UK projects, facilitating the expansion of their charging network.
