McNish Law provides legal services in three primary areas. We are committed to excellent service and long term relationships with our clients.
Energy Law
McNish Law provides experienced legal services to develop, finance and build your renewable energy projects.
Negotiate power purchase agreements with utilities on behalf of independent power producers; past projects include:
60 MW solar + BESS project on Hawai‘i Island, approved by the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission in 2021
42 MW solar + BESS project on O‘ahu, approved in 2022
12 MW wind farm repower on Hawai‘i Island, approved in 2023
Advise on renewable energy project strategy and development
Draft and review commercial and industrial rooftop power purchase agreements
Conduct due diligence for purchase of solar projects, or investment in solar projects
Draft and review construction agreements for renewable energy projects
Business Law
Customized, scalable legal services and practical advice for businesses of all sizes.
Draft and review contracts and agreements; create templates for regular or recurring transactions
Assist with purchases and sales of business entities
Address legal issues as they arise; assist in putting policies and procedures in place to manage risk
Review of insurance policies and coverages
Advise regarding employment policies and practices
Assist with selection and management of specialized counsel when needed
Form subsidiaries and special purpose entities
Nonprofit Law
McNish Law provides counsel and legal assistance to help Hawaii nonprofit organizations ensure compliance and deliver on their missions.
Form nonprofit organizations
Draft and advise on organizational policies and procedures, including:
Conflict of interest policies
Whistleblower policies
Procurement policies
Financial control policies
Motor vehicle policies
Draft and review contracts and agreements
Windup and dissolve nonprofit organizations