The UK government’s current strategy places exceptional emphasis on accelerating offshore wind deployment as part of its drive for greater energy independence — including a target of 50GW of offshore wind by 2030. These developments now sit at the heart of both UK and European energy security priorities, supporting the shift away from fossil fuels and strengthening long term resilience.

Opportunity and Risk for Contractors

For developers, supply chain consultants and contractors, this fast-moving landscape presents both opportunity and risk, underscoring the importance of legally robust and commercially aligned advice at every stage of a project’s lifecycle.

Izabela Arnold has been involved in advising on several high‑profile offshore wind developments, including:

• Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm, North Sea
• East Anglia 2 Offshore Wind Farm, North Sea
• London Array Offshore Wind Farm, Thames Estuary

Specialist Contract Support for Offshore Wind Projects

Izabela Arnold has significant experience reviewing and negotiating contracts for marine surveyors engaged in offshore wind farm projects, including seabed surveys and data preparation for subsea cable routes.

In an industry where the burden of complex or heavily weighted terms can fall hardest on mid to lower tier companies, a rapid, focused contract review can make all the difference. By identifying hidden liabilities, rebalancing unfair risk allocation, and strengthening clients’ contractual position without undermining competitiveness, Izabela enables businesses to bid safely, confidently, and decisively.

If you are preparing to enter new agreements or would like reassurance that your existing contracts adequately protect your interests, please feel free to get in touch to discuss how Izabela can support your upcoming projects.