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