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Develop the knowledge & judgement needed to manage and negotiate offshore wind construction contracts effectively.


Led by international law firm Pinsent Masons, this course provides a structured understanding of contracting dynamics, risk allocation, and supplier interfaces across the full project lifecycle. Gain Contracting Insights to Manage Offshore Wind Risk with Confidence.

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Approved course for obligatory professional development by the Danish Bar and Law Society

  • Topic: Contracting Insights for Offshore Wind Projects

  • Estimated study time: 6 hours of self-paced studies - To be completed in 13 weeks from enrolment.

  • Price: € 495, ex. VAT*

  • Language: English

  • Instructors:
    Alex Grant, Partner
    Andrew Fleming, Legal Director
    Catherine Bendeich, Partner
    Cathleen Clark, Legal Director
    Iain Macphail, Partner
    Leanne Olden, Partner
    Nicholas Carlin, Partner
    Peter Jang, Partner
    Katy Bingham, Associate

  • * VAT is subject to student and/or client's country of origin. VAT exemptions may apply.

We're in one of the most critical periods in offshore wind history.

In the last 24 months alone:

Billions in developer write-downs are linked to cost overruns and contractual mispricing.

Major EPCI contracts are renegotiated or terminated mid-project due to unsustainable risk allocation.

Critical projects are delayed or cancelled when supply chain terms couldn't be agreed.

Behind every one of these headlines is a risk allocation that wasn't properly challenged or a negotiation where one party lacked the knowledge to protect their position.

This course exists so you can minimize costly mistakes from happening.

This course will enable you to

  • Build Commercial Confidence and Contract Literacy

  • Manage interface risk effectively and enhance decision-making capabilities

  • Enhance Professional Credibility and Career Progression.

What to Expect from the OWL Course:

The course is divided into eight chapters. Each lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, focusing on different aspects of offshore wind construction contracts.

  • An introduction to contracting strategies and structures

  • The types of supply chain contracts used over the development phase and construction phase

  • The allocation of key risks between the parties and common issues arising

  • Good practice in contract management, to ensure candidates obtain a practical understanding of how contracts should be administered to manage issues that arise during delivery

Learning Goals

Understand How Risks Are Allocated Across Contracts

You will gain a deeper understanding of the factors influencing contracting structure decisions and the allocation of key risks across development and construction phase contracts in offshore wind projects.

Negotiate Confidently on Key Contractual Risks

You will gain a solid understanding and what is required to confidently negotiate with the supply chain on key contractual risks and drivers during the development and construction stages of offshore wind projects.

Anticipate Risks & Disputes

You will benefit from expert insights and real-world lessons from top legal practitioners, arming you with practical strategies to anticipate risks and disputes during offshore wind project development and construction.

Who this is for...

This may help you and your team if you're in one of the following positions

  • Industry Transitioners

    "I moved into offshore wind from Oil & Gas, onshore construction, or another energy sector, and I need to understand how contract structures and risk allocations actually work in this industry before I'm expected to negotiate them."

  • New-to-Contracting-Role

    "I've recently stepped into a role that involves negotiating or managing construction phase contracts for renewable energy projects, and I need to get up to speed quickly on the frameworks, terminology, and risk dynamics that everyone around me already seems to know."

  • Developer-Side Professionals

    "I work for a developer or asset owner and I need to understand how our EPCI, TSA, and BOP contracts allocate risk, so I can negotiate better, flag issues before they become disputes, and speak to lenders with confidence at Financial Close."

  • Supply Chain or Advisory Professionals

    "I'm on the contractor, supplier, or advisory side and I need to understand the developer's perspective: why they push for certain terms, what lenders require, and what's actually negotiable versus what's a hard constraint driven by project finance."

  • Experienced Professionals

    "I've been working in the industry for several years, but the risk allocations and contract structures in offshore wind are evolving fast. I want current, practitioner-level insight into how risk is being allocated on projects right now, not how it was done five years ago."

  • Graduates / Early-Career Professionals

    "I'm at the start of my offshore wind career and I want to build serious contracting expertise early. I want to understand how contracts between developers and the supply chain are structured and negotiated so I'm useful on projects from day one, not learning on the job for three years first."

Complex offshore wind projects operate through dozens of interdependent contracts. Each must interface with other related contracts to deliver a fully-operational project. From the development phase through to operation, contractual contexts and expectations have the potential to significantly influence every phase of a project. Understanding these considerations is crucial because effective contracting drives project success in offshore wind. 

Misunderstandings or lack of clarity over liability or scope responsibilities often lead to schedule delays, added cost, and disputes that could have been avoided.


Common Challenges This Course Addresses

  • Limited Experience in Offshore Wind Contracting

    Transitioning into offshore wind with limited understanding of what risks can be accepted and how different contracts fit together within complex project structures.

  • Unfamiliarity with Market Standards and Risk Allocation

    Inexperience with risk allocation principles, how and which key risks are typically distributed in offshore wind projects.

  • Uncertainty in Contract Decision-Making

    Not understanding or fully appreciating how contracting decisions can impact project outcomes, making it difficult to evaluate options and engage effectively in negotiations.

What is included in the course

High quality videos and tailor made knowledge
directly from our industry expert.
High Quality Video lessons
Engaging interactive presentations and
quizzes to test your knowledge.
INTERACTIVE LESSONS AND QUIZZES
Offshore Wind Case studies & interactive tools
are used to give learners practical examples
on how to integrate the lessons in real life.
Case Studies
Important terms, acronyms and abbreviations.
Downloadable Resources & Glossary
After passing the final exam,
you will receive a digital,
printable certificate.
Certificate of Completion
Where you can network with other professionals,
get updates on events and job hires.
Professional Community
About our Academy Partner
Established in 1769, Pinsent Masons is an international law firm with a global reach. The firm provides national and international expertise via the extensive network of offices across APAC, Europe, the Middle East and the UK.

Pinsent Masons:

• Is a fast-growing international law firm that understands the pressures and opportunities facing businesses as they operate on global scale.

• Is committed to helping clients deliver their global strategies.

• Understands the key political, economic, commercial and regulatory issues in local markets, helping to minimise risk and maximise opportunities for clients operating in those markets.

• Has invested in establishing deep relationships with law firms in countries where it does not have an office.

• Is able to combine our international resources and sector expertise to work on cross border transactions and complex matters in the markets and regions important to clients.

Overall, Pinsent Masons operates globally supporting clients across the whole energy sector and offers unparalleled expertise in the offshore wind and broader renewable energy market.

Your instructors are not just passing on material from textbooks,
they are sharing their first-hand practical knowledge.

Catherine Bendeich

Catherine Bendeich

Senior Instructor | RECOA
Partner | Pinsent Masons

Area of Expertise:
Construction Law, Offshore Wind, Procurement Strategy and Supply Chain Contracts

Nicolas Carlin

Nicolas Carlin

Senior Instructor | RECOA
Partner | Pinsent Masons

Area of Expertise:
Construction Law, Offshore Wind, Procurement Strategy

Andrew Fleming

Andrew Fleming

Senior Instructor | RECOA
Leal Director | Pinsent Masons

Area of Expertise:
Supply Chain Contracts, Offshore Wind

Cathleen Clark

Cathleen Clark

Senior Instructor | RECOA
Leal Director | Pinsent Masons

Area of Expertise:
Procurement Strategies, Offshore Construction Contracts

Alexander Grant

Alexander Grant

Senior Instructor | RECOA
Partner | Pinsent Masons

Area of Expertise:
Litigation, Construction Contracts, Renewable Energy

Peter Jang

Peter Jang

Senior Instructor | RECOA
Partner | Pinsent Masons

Area of Expertise:
Construction Law, Offshore Wind

Leanne Olden

Leanne Olden

Senior Instructor | RECOA
Partner | Pinsent Masons

Area of Expertise:
Energy & Infrastructure Law, Renewable Energy

Iain Macphail

Iain Macphail

Senior Instructor | RECOA
Partner | Pinsent Masons

Area of Expertise: Construction Law, Offshore Wind, Contracting Strategies

Katy Bingham

Katy Bingham

Contributing Instructor | RECOA
Associate | Pinsent Masons

Area of Expertise:
Contracts, Renewable Energy