Projects and PPP in Ireland

A&L Goodbody LLP

A&L Goodbody LLP’s projects and infrastructure team has built a strong reputation for advising on all stages of complex domestic and cross-border projects, from planning and procurement to construction, operation, and decommissioning. In addition to this, the team handles a high volume of financing, refinancing and M&A transactions in this area. Ross Moore specialises in the regulatory and financial aspects of gas and energy projects and co-heads the team with Conor Owens, who advises on the full range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. John Dallas has extensive experience of working with lenders and developers on the financing of projects, while Enda O’Keeffe and Eamonn Gill focus on construction-related disputes. David McElroy and Jamie Rattigan are other key contacts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Conor Owens; Ross Moore


Autres avocats clés:

Enda O’Keeffe; John Dallas; Eamonn Gill; David McElroy; Jamie Rattigan


Les références

‘The individuals we deal with at ALG are extremely knowledgeable within their areas of expertise, which is extremely important to our business, as we receive best-in-class advice.’

‘The team is very strong and knowledgeable, with a wealth of experience in this area – a safe pair of hands for any PPP.’

‘Ross Moore and Conor Owens are excellent in this area and great to deal with. Enda O’Keeffe is also a very safe pair of hands, particularly on more contentious issues. Overall, the team is very strong.’

Principaux clients

Bank of America Merrill Lynch


Codling Wind Park


CVC Credit Partners Investment Management Limited


Echelon Data Centres


Enva, backed by Exponent Private Equity


Glenveagh Properties plc


Irish Water/Ervia


Kilkenny Cheese Limited


Parkwind NV/Oriel Windfarm Limited


Sustainable Development Capital Limited


The European Investment Bank


Danske Bank A/S


BNP Paribas S.A., Dublin Branch


Barclays Ireland Bank PLC


Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)


UCD Property Development Company Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised TII on the procurement and construction of the new MetroLink project valued at over €3,500,000,000.
  • Advised the club of Irish and international lenders (the European Investment Bank, Danske Bank A/S, BNP Paribas and Barclays Bank Ireland plc) on all aspects of the project financing of the Celtic Interconnector, the proposed 700MW electricity interconnector between Ireland and France.
  • Advised Kilkenny Cheese Limited on the development, operation and project financing of a circa €200m continental cheese-manufacturing facility in Co Kilkenny.

Arthur Cox

The sizeable team at Arthur Cox has a well-rounded projects and infrastructure practice that assists clients with the planning and development of new projects, as well as the acquisition, disposal and operation of brownfield projects. The team is particularly strong in the energy sector, handling some of the largest financing and development mandates in this area. Practice head Aaron Boyle handles infrastructure projects in the transport and telecoms sectors, while Alex McLean’s practice has a specific focus on the energy sector. Niav O’Higgins and Karen Killoran have significant experience of handling the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters in the construction sector. Other notable members of the team include Niamh McGovern and Danielle Conaghan.

Responsables de la pratique:

Aaron Boyle


Autres avocats clés:

Alex McLean; Niamh McGovern; Niav O’Higgins; Karen Killoran; Danielle Conaghan


Les références

‘The team could pull from first-hand experience to help us navigate contractual queries.’

‘Niamh McGovern has been my first port of call for legal queries. She will return calls or answer queries promptly. She offers a professional and high-quality service.’

‘The Arthur Cox team has extensive and unparalleled knowledge of renewable energy projects. Working with them inspires confidence in the team here, knowing that the advice received is sound.’

Principaux clients

John Laing


National Broadband Ireland


Power Capital


Celtic Roads Group


Corio


Intel FAB Extension Project


Greenlink Interconnector Limited


Invesis


Orsted


Ardstone


Meta


LDA


Department of Environment, Climate and Communications


FuturEnergy Ireland


Irish Social Housing Property II


EIB Celtic Interconnector


Bord Na Mona


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised John Laing on all aspects of its acquisition of AMP’s Irish assets – Towercom, Valley Healthcare and the Convention Centre Dublin PPP.
  • Advising National Broadband Ireland on a day-to-day basis regarding the deployment of the National Broadband Plan.
  • Assisted Greenlink with its interconnector project between Ireland and Great Britain.

Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland’s projects and PPP team is a go-to for state bodies and agencies looking for advice on projects in the social housing and education sectors. Another area of strength is advising private sector companies on the procurement of large infrastructure projects and data centres. Peter Curran has longstanding experience of advising public and private sector entities on the commercial and regulatory aspects of major PPP matters and jointly heads the team with energy sector expert Mark Varian. Conall McLoughlin is known for his expertise in construction and infrastructure law. Jennifer Burke advises government bodies on climate change projects, while Phelim McGeady focuses on acquisition and financing transactions in the construction sector. The team was further bolstered in February 2024 by the arrival of Seán Scally, who has significant strength in the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects, from Matheson LLP.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mark Varian; Peter Curran


Autres avocats clés:

Conall McLoughlin; Jennifer Burke; Phelim McGeady; Seán Scally


Les références

‘The team work well together and communicate between different disciplines well, so the service is always full.’

‘Peter Curran has a wealth of experience in supporting clients with projects, so I always felt confident I was receiving reliable advice.’

‘The Eversheds team are always easy to work with and look to drive out success for their clients and partnering advisors.’

Principaux clients

National Development Finance Agency


Dublin City Council


Johnson & Johnson


Dublin Port Company


EirGrid


National Paediatric Hospital Development Board


Réseau de Transport d’Electricité


Irish Water


Gas Networks Ireland


Shell


Temporis Capital


Vinci Concessions/Abtran/Turas Mobility


TUV Rhineland


Macquarie Capital


Severn Trent Water


China General Nuclear


SMR International Windparks


Enercon


Sojitz Corporation


Craydel Group


Payzone Ireland


Derry City Council


Residential Tenancies Board


Ronan Group


Dublin Airport Authority


Avestus


Bristow Group


Conduent Solutions


Tusla


FuturEnergy Ireland


Commission for Regulation of Utilities


Department of Finance


Vantage Data Centers


Pure Data Centers


Allied Irish Banks plc


iGas Energy plc


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised EirGrid and Réseau de Transport d’Électricité on their joint procurement and construction of the Celtic Interconnector between Ireland and France.
  • Advised the National Development Finance Agency on a number of crucial higher education PPP projects.
  • Advised Cyrus One on all its data centre developments across Europe.

Matheson LLP

Matheson LLP is frequently called upon by some of the largest domestic and international lenders and developers for advice on project financing and development in Ireland. The team handles projects across a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, transport, energy, and telecoms. Practice head Garret Farrelly has extensive experience of advising some of the world’s largest financial institutions on complex infrastructure projects, while Rhona Henry specialises in project re-financing transactions. Conor Blennerhassett has significant expertise in offshore infrastructure, while Alison Bearpark and Owen Collins are other key contacts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Garret Farrelly


Autres avocats clés:

Conor Blennerhassett; Alison Bearpark; Owen Collins; Rhona Henry


Les références

‘The Matheson team was able to deliver fast and top-notch work in a challenging deal environment. They worked closely with our teams and provided seamless input as part of the broader legal team covering multiple jurisdictions. The team knows and abides by high international standards of quality and service.’

‘We worked closely with Garret Farrelly and his team, who provided outstanding work and a genuinely enjoyable collaboration, showcasing strong legal knowledge relating to Ireland and the specific sector at hand but also deep embeddedness in the business environment and regulatory context.’

‘Matheson has a rich breadth and depth in their team, each of whom can contribute towards the overall project.’

Principaux clients

Abbott


ACS Group


Air Liquide, SA


Amarenco


Allianz Capital Partners


Allied Irish Banks p.l.c.


AMP Capital Partners


Aramark Corporation


Astellas


Asterion Industrial


Aviva Investors


Amarenco


BBVA


Berkshire Hathaway


BL Energy Ventures Limited


Bord na Móna


Brookfield Multiplex Construction Europe Limited


Brookfield Renewable Ireland Limited


Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A / S


Cadent Gas Limited


Capital Dynamics


Caterpillar Inc.


CGNEE


Clonmont Developments Limited


Close Brothers Ltd


Coillte


Commission for Regulation of Utilities


Credit Agricole


CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co., Limited


DNB Bank ASA


Dragados S.A.


Drogheda Port Company


Dromash Holdings Ltd


DZ Bank


e|net


EDF Renewables


EirGrid plc


Exolum Corporation, SA


Export Development Canada


Exxon Mobil


FCC Construcción, S.A.


First Reserve


First Quantum Minerals Limited


Fred. Olsen Renewables


General Electric Company


GE Capital


GLIL Infrastructure LLP


Go Ahead Group


GMC Utilities Group Limited


Greencoat Renewables plc


Hamburg Commercial Bank


Hanwha Energy Corporation


Hanwha Q Cells GmbH


Helios Technology Ltd


Hess LNG


Hewlett-Packard


Hines


Hones/APG ICAV


HSBC Bank plc


Indaver Ireland Limited


ING Bank


Intesa Sanpaolo


Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras, S.A.


Irving Oil Ltd


JCD Group


JJ Rhatigan Unlimited Company


John Laing


John Sisk & Son Limited/Sisk Group


JP Morgan (Dublin)


Kajima Partnerships


Keolis


KFW IPEX-Bank


Liffey Meats


Landis + Gyr


Lufthansa Cargo AG


Macquarie Capital/Macquarie Corporate Holdings Pty Limited (UK Branch)


Macquarie Asset Management/Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets


Microsoft Corporation


Mitsui & Co Ltd


MUFG Bank


National Treasury Management Agency


Naturgy Ltd


Nexen Energy ULC


NFE Management LLC


NGET/SPT Upgrades Limited


Ocean Winds


Octopus Renewables


OHLA


Ørsted


Partners Group (UK) Ltd.


Pat Smith Engineering Limited T/A PSE Power


Plenary Europe Limited


Rabobank


Ratio Petroleum Limited


Roche Diagnostics Limited


Roscommon County Council


Rubicon Infrastructure Advisers/GMC Utilities


Sacyr


Saorgus Energy Limited


Shannon LNG Ltd


Smart Wires, Inc


Smartest Energy Ltd


SMBC


SSE plc


Statkraft Ireland Ltd


Storm Management N.V.


TerraForm Power Inc


Tetra Communications Ireland


Temporis Capital


The Carbon and Energy Fund


The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund


The Renewables Infrastructure Group Ltd


Tynagh Energy Limited


Vermilion Energy, Inc


Warburg Pincus


William Grant & Sons Ltd


Woodside Energy Ltd


Zenith Energy


Ulster Bank


3i Investments plc


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Drogheda Port Company on the development of a new deep-water multi-modal port near Balbriggan, North Dublin.
  • Advised Plenary Europe Limited on its bid for the Social Housing Bundle 3 PPP.
  • Advised Ocean Winds and Bord na Móna on the development of the Celtic Horizon and Réalt na Mara offshore wind projects, as part of the second phase of offshore wind development in Ireland.

McCann FitzGerald LLP

Clients from both the public and private sectors turn to McCann FitzGerald LLP for advice on complex projects from a diverse set of sectors, including transport, energy, utilities, infrastructure, education, housing, real estate and telecoms. Eamonn O’Hanrahan and Colm Fanning jointly head the practice and boast substantial expertise in the financial aspects of public transport and social housing projects. Brendan Slattery regularly advises public sector bodies and regulatory authorities on planning and environmental law, while Stephen Proctor focuses on construction and engineering projects. Other key members of the team include seasoned litigator Michelle Doyle and public procurement law experts Kevin Kelly and Orlaith Sheehy.

Responsables de la pratique:

Eamonn O’Hanrahan; Colm Fanning


Autres avocats clés:

Kevin Kelly; Orlaith Sheehy; Brendan Slattery; Stephen Proctor; Michelle Doyle


Les références

‘Excellent project management, allocation of relevant resources, everything delivered promptly and excellent cross-functional approach.’

‘Orlaith Sheehy stands out for her ability to co-ordinate advice on various projects while staying focused and delivering on each to an excellent standard.’

‘I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with McCanns. The entire team demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and respect throughout our interaction.’

Principaux clients

Allied Irish Banks PLC


Apollo Global Management, LLC


Bank of Ireland


Bartra Capital Property


Bord na Móna PLC


Brookfield Renewable Partners


Coillte


Department of Education


Diageo


Dublin City Council


Electricity Supply Board


Energia


Ervia/Gas Networks Ireland


European Investment Bank


Galway County Council


Global Student Accommodation


Goldbeck Solar


Greencells Group


Greencoat Capital LLP/Greencoat Renewables PLC


Hammerson


Home Building Finance Ireland


Housing Finance Agency


Housing Infrastructure Services Company


Irish Water


John Sisk & Son


Jones Engineering


Land Development Agency


Macquarie Group


National Development Finance Agency


National Paediatric Hospital Development Board


National Transport Authority


National Treasury Management Agency


Office of Government Procurement


Office of Public Works


Rabobank


Road Safety Authority


Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland


Statkraft


Touax


Transport Infrastructure Ireland


Walls Construction


Ward and Burke Limited


Wicklow County Council


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted the National Development Finance Agency/Dublin City Council with the legal structuring of the Dublin District Heating Scheme project.
  • Advised the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board on the design and construction of the New Children’s Hospital and Satellite Centres with a value in excess of €1bn.
  • Assisted FuturEnergy Ireland with its funding requirements of €300m on a rolling basis to fund development expenditure of onshore wind projects.

William Fry LLP

William Fry LLP handles project development matters for a diverse roster of domestic and international clients that includes banks, state and semi-state bodies, developers, funds, and large manufacturing companies. The team provides a full-service offering, including advice on the planning, financing, regulatory, construction, and operational aspects of project development. Liam McCabe heads the practice and regularly advises investment houses on PPP projects. Jarleth Heneghan is known for his expertise in IT infrastructure projects, while Fergus Devine specialises in the energy and natural resources sectors. Other key members of the practice include Conor Linehan SC, Cassandra Byrne, and Bryanna Ryan, who specialises in the contractual aspects of construction and engineering projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Liam McCabe


Autres avocats clés:

Jarleth Heneghan; Fergus Devine; Conor Linehan SC; Cassandra Byrne; Bryanna Ryan


Les références

‘WF are very client focussed while being always commercially aware of issues in the construction sector. Commercial awareness and astute advice is their strongest USP.’

‘Always on top of the brief and the issues when providing advice.’

‘The William Fry projects and PPP team display unique industry insights and have consistently delivered a high standard of service.’

Principaux clients

Allied Irish Bank plc


Amarenco Solar


Aughinish Alumina


BlackRock


Bord Gáis


Bord na Móna


Brookfield Renewable Energy Group


Circle K (formerly Topaz)


Department of Public Expenditure & Reform


Department of Environment, Climate & Communications


Department for the Economy


Diageo


Digital Realty Trust


Dublin Airport Authority


Dublin City Council


Dublin City University


Dublin Institute of Technology


Dublin Port Company


Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council


Edwards Lifesciences


EirGrid plc


Electricity Supply Board


Enginenode Limited


European Investment Bank


Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited


Fingal County Council


FuturEnergy


Green Biofuels Ireland


Hammerson plc


Hines


King Street Capital


Irish Infrastructure Fund


KC Capital Property Group


Louth County Council


Merck Millipore Limited


MML Growth Capital Partners Limited


National Treasury Management Agency


National Asset Management Agency


Offaly County Council


Office of Government Procurement


Omnes Capital


SIRO Limited


South Dublin County Council


The Dutch Infrastructure Fund


The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland


The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland


University College Dublin


Voltalia, SA


XL Group/QBE


Yew Grove REIT plc


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications on the National Broadband Plan, Ireland’s largest PPP project.
  • Advised EirGrid on the Celtic Interconnector Project, the proposed 700MW Celtic Interconnector between Ireland and France.
  • Advised Diageo on all aspects of the landmark St. James’ Gate Guinness Brewery site to be known as Guinness Quarter, a new urban quarter extending to approximately 12.5 acres of redevelopment in central Dublin.

ByrneWallace LLP

ByrneWallace LLP continues to strengthen its presence in the projects and infrastructure space by offering planning and development advice to clients from a diverse set of sectors, including real estate, energy, education, healthcare, transport, and technology. Practice head Fergal Ruane has longstanding experience of advising both public and private bodies on public procurement law, while Martin Cooney handles the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters related to construction law. Michael Walsh is the go-to person for advice on real estate projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Fergal Ruane


Autres avocats clés:

Martin Cooney; Michael Walsh


Les références

‘The team leverages diverse skills within the firm to bring knowledge and experience to bear to resolve client issues.’

‘Martin Cooney delivers well-considered advice and an ability to think strategically in guiding clients through complex projects.’

‘The people are excellent. I deal with Fergal Ruane and his team. Their advice is provided based on their significant expertise and experience. Their responsiveness is brilliant and provides advice in clear terms.’

Principaux clients

Ballymore Group


Hitachi Energy Ireland


Gyrogy Limited


Chartered Land


Failte Ireland


Irish Water/Ervia


Fingal County Council


Dublin City Council


National Paediatric Hospital Development Board


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised an international private equity client on the design, build, finance, lease and operation of an 18MW data centre in Dublin.
  • Advised Gridbeyond on on-site solar power purchase agreements and the development of battery energy storage systems.
  • Advised an Irish consultancy firm on a number of design team lead consultancy appointments for various projects in connection with the design and build of a whiskey distillery in Co Sligo.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP has built a strong reputation for advising on some of Ireland's most important public sector projects for public sector companies, investors, and developers. The team is equally active in relation to commercial development and renewable energy projects. Rory Kirrane SC has extensive expertise in handling complex construction disputes, as well as representing clients before the Irish Commercial Court, and jointly heads the team with Eoin Cassidy, who specialises in the energy sector. Shane Dolan and Hannah Devoy handle the full range of contentious and non-contentious construction law-related matters. David Gunn and Muireann Hernon are also recommended.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rory Kirrane SC; Eoin Cassidy


Autres avocats clés:

Shane Dolan; Hannah Devoy; David Gunn; Muireann Hernon


Les références

‘Incredibly responsive, particularly for urgent matters, and excellent industry knowledge.’

‘The Mason Hayes & Curran team are exceptionally professional, but more importantly, extremely client-focused, more so than most. They can deliver their legal considerations and reviews in a way that is easier understood by the client, sometimes even regarding the most complex of legal issues.’

‘Shane Dolan is an excellent client manager and deploys resources swiftly.’

Principaux clients

SSE Renewables


SSE Generation Limited


Equitix


Torc Sustainable Housing


Amarenco Solar Ireland


Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale


Bank of Ireland


Irish Water


Hines


Allergan Pharmaceutical Ireland


IMRF Frascati Ltd Partnership


Statkraft Ireland


Centrica Business Solutions


Equisisk (a JV of Equitix and John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Limited)


John Sisk & Son (Holdings Limited)


Torc Sustainable Housing (a JV of Equitix and Kajima)


Bord na Móna


BAM Civil Limited


Dragados Ireland Limited


Coillte


FuturEnergy Ireland


Allied Irish Banks plc


Elgin Energy


Greencoat Renewables


Bord Gais Energy


Exyte


House Building Finance Ireland


Fortum eNext Ireland


Société Générale


ESB


Uisce Éireann


Tik Tok


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Torc, the successful bidder for the Social Housing Bundle 2 PPP, on various contractual matters relating to certifying completion of the project and also advising on finance and hedging arrangements.
  • Advised Fortum eNext on its contract with South Dublin County Council to develop Ireland’s first large-scale district heating scheme.
  • Advised Amarenco on the development and financing of a portfolio of eight solar parks in Ireland.

Philip Lee LLP

The projects and construction team at Philip Lee LLP works closely with the firm’s planning team to provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of project development, including environmental assessment, planning, procurement, documentation, financing, operation, and dispute resolution. Kerri Crossen specialises in PPP projects in the education, health, and transport sectors and co-heads the team with Jonathan Kelly, who advises on the financial aspects of infrastructure projects. Angelyn Rowan has specific expertise in social housing projects, while Hugh Cummins’s specialism lies in the energy and utilities sectors.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kerri Crossen; Jonathan Kelly


Autres avocats clés:

Laura Mullen; Hugh Cummins; Patrick Kane; Angelyn Rowan


Les références

‘I cannot commend the Philip Lee team highly enough. They allocate the most experienced resources to the various legal work streams. They are very client-focused. They always act in a fair and balanced manner. This is consistent throughout the practice at all levels.’

‘Kerri Crossen is very professional and approachable. She can provide clear instructions and advice. She values the wider relationship and is very receptive to introducing me to potential partners.’

‘Philip Lee LLP is a specialist in PPP and construction law and a great resource. While they have an in-depth knowledge of the law, the team have an in-depth knowledge of PPPs, which means that they are an accessible resource through the contract from beginning to end.’

Principaux clients

Equitix


National Development Finance Agency (NDFA)


Port of Cork


Health Service Executive


John Sisk and Son


Kajima Partnerships Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the National Treasury Management Agency and the NDFA on Social Housing 4 and 5 PPP Bundles.
  • Advised Equitix and Kajima Partnerships on their tender for Social Housing 3 PPP Bundle.

LK Shields Solicitors LLP

LK Shields Solicitors LLP remains active in the projects and PPP space, advising clients on procurement and the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts. The team is particularly strong in the social housing sector, acting on behalf of multiple developers and funders in relation to high-value projects. Practice head Jamie Ritchie regularly advises on consortium arrangements and third-party funded projects. Seanna Mulrean specialises in construction projects in the telecoms sector. Cian O'Lionaird left the firm.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jamie Ritchie


Autres avocats clés:

Seanna Mulrean


Les références

‘The team is now a well-established and ever-growing presence in the Irish market and further afield. The team can draw on legal and industry expertise all in one place.’

‘Jamie Ritchie is a well-established, renowned and trusted solicitor in his chosen work. In any dealings that one ever has with him, he is very adept and astute in the construction law. His answers are well thought out and he provides considered and top-tier advice. He has seemingly a natural ability to understand an issue, understand the business, and bring these two sometimes opposing needs together to form well-structured, sound, and diligent legal and commercial advice.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable, proactive and tactically minded.’

Principaux clients

Kajima Ireland Limited


Glasgiven Contracts Limited


Elkstone Capital Partners Limited


Ellwood Homes Development


Purcell Construction


Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC


Propchain Solutions Limited t/a Prop


McMahon Design and Management Limited


CareChoice Group


Gowan Motor Distribution Limited


Ameresco Limited


October Investments


Seabased


Manufacturing Conglomerate


Crane Hire Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Kajima Ireland Limited on the development and financing of a new 258-home residential scheme in Belmayne, Dublin as part of a joint venture with Bartra.
  • Advised a large UK-based rail contractor on its bid for a substantial construction contract in relation to a new rail project in the south-west region of Ireland.
  • Advised McMahon Design and Management on EPCM and O&M contracts for multiple international sub-sea and maritime projects within the Irish Maritime Area.