Firms To Watch: Construction

Richard Stowe leads the construction team at Beauchamps LLP, which has an emphasis on projects in the residential, social housing and infrastructure sectors.
Hayes Solicitors LLP launched its construction practice in June 2022 with the hire of Kevin Harnett, who has particular expertise in contentious matters, from Maples Group.

Construction in Ireland

A&L Goodbody LLP

With ‘great depth and breadth of knowledge across the team‘, A&L Goodbody LLP has extensive experience in major development projects across the full range of sectors, from transport and data centres to residential and logistics, acting for prominent contractors, developers and funders. The firm is equally adept on the contentious side, with a strong record in high-value adjudication, litigation and arbitration proceedings. Practice head Conor Owens and Eamonn Gill are well versed in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, while Enda O’Keeffe handles disputes relating to public works, commercial building and PPP projects. Jamie Rattigan, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, is also noted.

Praxisleiter:

Conor Owens


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Eamonn Gill; Enda O’Keeffe; Jamie Rattigan; Siobhan Kearney


Referenzen

‘Partners are actively engaged in every matter, and will always have the final say before any decisions are made. Partners and associates all have a fantastic work ethic, and will resource as required to get the best job done, and on time. The level of service on both contentious and non-contentious matters is commendable; it is glaringly obvious they collaborate effectively as previous contentious issues/experience is always considered by their non-contentious team, and their ability to think outside the box at the early stages of any matter/task is invaluable.’

‘Enda O’Keeffe and Conor Owens can grasp the crux of any disputed matter extremely quickly and develop a clear and concise plan. The staff at A&L Goodbody LLP have a unique skill in really simplifying any matter. One of their key qualities is respect and honesty; they will always value any opinion offered.’

‘Excellent subject matter expertise and knowledge of the local market. Great depth and breadth of knowledge across the team – able to leverage support across the partner bench. Very collaborative in approach and integrates exceptionally well into the wider project team. Superb support for non-construction lawyers.’

Kernmandanten

Takeda Ireland Limited


PATRIZIA Deutschland GmbH


Copper Bridge C 2015 ICAv


Citibank Europe plc


citzenM Operations Holding B.V.


DirectRoute


Delta Partners


Eagle Street (Bridge Living Developments Limited)


Palm Capital Advisors Limited


Mountpark Logistics EU S.a.r.l


Quintain Developments Ireland Limited


Sazerac Company, Inc


AEW Europe City Retail Fund


Savills Investment Management


Bain Capital Credit LP


MeiraGTx


Howden Joinery (Ireland) Limited


Blanche Developments Limited


Marlet Property Group Limited


Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.


Cluid Housing


Land Development Agency


Starwood


Activate Capital Limited


Transport Infrastructure Ireland


BAM Building Limited


Echelon Data Centres (Aldgate Developments Limited)


Glenveagh Properties plc


John Sisk & Sons Holdings Limited


Sensori Facilities Management Limited


Severfield (Northern Ireland) Limited


JJ Rhatigan Unlimited Company


Kells ICAV (Mayer Bergman)


Cairn Homes plc


Cunningham Contracts Limited


Greystar Ireland Limited


Energia Group ROI Holdings DAC


Uisce Éireann


IPUT plc


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the procurement and construction of the new MetroLink project valued at over €3,500,000,000.
  • Advising Palm Capital on the development, letting and disposal of a logistics complex at Greenogue Logistics Park to IKEA Retail UK & Ireland and on all construction-related aspects of the proposed regeneration and development of Naas Enterprise Park, with a total investment of €100,000,000.
  • Advising BAM Building on a dispute in the Commercial Court concerning the construction of the new Children’s Hospital.

Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox‘s ‘top-tier‘ construction practice has deep expertise in a range of industries, including data centres, manufacturing and commercial and residential developments, but has a particularly strong suit in the energy sector, where the team advises both developers and funders on major projects in growing areas such as solar, offshore wind and battery storage. ‘Standout practitionerNiav O’Higgins leads the team with the ‘commercialKaren Killoran; both are skilled in the full spectrum of contentious and transactional matters. Niamh McGovern, who has strengths in the energy, infrastructure and transport, Fiona Egan and Shane O’Neill (who focuses on commercial property and renewable energy projects) are also key names.

Praxisleiter:

Niav O’Higgins; Karen Killoran


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Niamh McGovern; Fiona Egan; Shane O’Neill; Maeve Crockett; Ciara Dooley


Referenzen

‘Niav O’ Higgins has good knowledge of procedures and construction law, is committed to meeting client needs and meeting tight deadlines, and has excellent availability. Fiona Egan is engaged and hardworking, with good specialist knowledge.

‘A top-tier team that advises on the most complex of transactions. ’

‘Shane O’Neill is very considered in his advice and provides an excellent client service.’

Kernmandanten

Bain Capital Credit


Gray Integrated Services of Europe


Power Capital Portfolio


Ardstone Capital


FuturEnergy


Land Development Agency


ServiceNow


Intercom


ARA Europe


Center Parcs


Dairygold


Union Investments USG


Kilshane Energy


Energia


Brookfield (acquired Hibernia)


Ares


Hackman Capital


Elkstone


Spear Street


Intel


Barola


NAMA


Meta


Arcadis


KDM Group


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Bain Capital Credit in conjunction with local European law firms across its European development project portfolio in the residential, commercial property, leisure, logistics and student accommodation sectors.
  • Advised Gray Integrated Services of Europe as design-build contractor in respect of all aspects of its EPC-contracted projects for  manufacturing and recycling facilities in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Finland and Belgium.
  • Advising Power Capital in relation to the engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing and operation of five solar parks across Ireland.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

The ‘go-to lawyers‘ in Mason Hayes & Curran LLP‘s construction team handle contentious and non-contentious matters for an array of blue-chip clients, including lenders, contractors and developers. The firm has a broad practice spanning the logistics, data centre, office, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and residential sectors, but enjoys a particularly strong reputation in the energy space, with recent highlights including advising on the development of a large-scale offshore wind project. The ‘incredibly knowledgeableRory Kirrane SC is the key contact for disputes, alongside Hannah Devoy and Robert Rooney, who was promoted to partner in May 2023. Other names to note include energy specialist Eoin Cassidy and the ‘standoutShane Dolan.

Praxisleiter:

Rory Kirrane SC


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Eoin Cassidy; Shane Dolan; David Gunn; Hannah Devoy; Paul Bassett; Robert Rooney; Joanne McGilloway


Referenzen

‘Shane Dolan has been a standout partner for many years now. His approach, concise advice, and consistency is well above the ordinary. Issues are discussed and correspondence is of a positive nature and solution based. He is hands on and will give direction with confidence and overall is an invaluable resource to any project team.’

‘Paul Bassett provides pragmatic and strategic advice that is very much tailored. He is extremely accessible and easy to deal with, and provides a superb service at competitive rates.’

‘The level of expertise is outstanding and is coupled with creative and considered strategic advice. The team works in a very collaborative and seamless way and is consistently thinking ahead to avoid potential pitfalls later on. Overall, a highly professional, outstanding team.’

Kernmandanten

AXA IM Alts


Fingal County Council


BASF Ireland Limited


SCPI Pierval Sante


West Pharmaceutical


IRES Residential Properties REIT plc


TikTok


Irish Life Assurance plc


Monami Construction Limited


Fingal County Council


Orpea


BBGI Global Infrastructure S.A.


Union Investment Real Estate


DHL


Trippier


McAleer & Rushe


Killeen Properties


Technological University Dublin


St. Vincent’s Hospital Fairview


Hines Real Estate


Quintain Ireland


Glenveagh Homes


Ballymore Group


Cosgrave Group


Clúid Housing Association


Tuath Housing Association


Circle Voluntary Housing


Monster Energy / American Fruits and Flavours


JMK Hotel Group


PJ Hegarty & Sons


Willis Tower Watson


Edgeconnex


Invesco


Bank of Ireland


Allied Irish Banks


BAWAG


Exyte Northern Europe Limited


BAM/Dragados


John Sisk & Son


Great American Insurance


Uisce Eireann


Hitachi Zosen Inova A.G.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising SSE on all aspects of the development of Phase II of the 800 MW, €3 billion Arklow Bank Wind Park.
  • Advising Greener Ideas Limited, a joint venture between Bord Gáis Energy Limited and Mountside Partners Limited, on the construction and connection to the transmission system of two circa 100MW dual fuel generation power stations via a joint development structure.
  • Acting for St. Vincent’s Hospital Fairview in the sale of 13 acres of development land and former hospital buildings in central Dublin to the Royalton Group, which will construct, in return for the sale of the lands, a new state-of-the-art mental health facility on hospital lands.

McCann FitzGerald LLP

McCann FitzGerald LLP houses a team of ‘leaders in their field‘ with experience extending across all aspects of construction work, from procurement to the negotiation of contracts, financing arrangements and complex disputes. The firm is active across the residential, social housing, student accommodation, healthcare and energy sectors, and plays a prominent role in advising major developers on high-profile mixed-use regeneration projects in Dublin. The ‘highly respectedKevin Kelly leads the sizeable team, which also includes Barrett Chapman, Stephen Proctor, a key name for energy and public infrastructure projects, disputes specialist Sean Carr, Jamie McGee, who was promoted to partner in May 2023, and Maeve Mac Dermott Casement.

Praxisleiter:

Kevin Kelly


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Barrett Chapman; Stephen Proctor; Orlaith Sheehy; Sean Carr; Jamie McGee; Maeve Mac Dermott Casement


Referenzen

‘The team has an excellent level of professionalism and expertise, offering excellent customer service and discussing the options to best meet requirements.’

‘Orlaith Sheehy has extensive experience, is an excellent communicator, has a practical approach to mitigating/resolving issues and an excellent focus on customer service.

‘What truly sets McCann FitzGerald apart is their unwavering dedication to clients. It is evident that they care deeply about the outcome of deals. They communicate clearly and provide clear analysis of the legal risks within a complex structure.’

Kernmandanten

Activate


AIB


An Post


Ardstone Partners ICAV


Bain Capital Credit LP


Ballymore Group


Bank of Ireland


Bartra Capital Property Group


Billings Design Associates


Blackstone


Boliden Tara Mines DAC


Bord Na Móna plc


Clancy Construction


Collen Construction


Dublin City Council


Ervia/Aurora


ESB


FuturEnergy Ireland


Grangegorman Development Agency


Hammerson/Allianz


Helaba


Homeland Investments


Housing Finance Agency


HSBC


Irish Water


Jacobs


John Sisk


Jones Engineering


Legend Biotech


Lioncor


Macquarie Capital


Marlet Property Group


M.B. McNamara Construction


M&G Real Estate


National Development Finance Agency


National Paediatric Hospital Development Board


Office of Government Procurement


Office of Public Works


Orpea Groupe


Pembroke Beach DAC


Primary Health Properties ICAV


Project Management Group


PSE Kinsale Energy Limited


Quintain Ireland


Rosch Ireland Limited


Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland


Transport Infrastructure Ireland


TSL Project Ireland


Urbeo Residential Fund ICAV


Walls Construction


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Diageo on the construction of its state-of-the-art carbon neutral brewery, which will be the second largest brewery in Ireland.
  • Advising Ballymore Group on the development of 12 acres of land at St James’s Gate into Dublin’s first Zero Carbon District, comprising new residential, commercial and leisure spaces.

William Fry LLP

William Fry LLP benefits from a ‘wide range of experience‘ in the field of construction law; its recent workload encompasses advice on high-profile mixed-use developments (including major urban regeneration and town centre projects), public infrastructure schemes, and office and residential projects. The team’s wide-ranging client base includes major developers, local authorities, government departments and financial institutions. Liam McCabe heads the practice, and is well versed in development and PPP projects. Jarleth Heneghan, who handles both disputes and transactional work, the ‘knowledgeableBryanna Ryan and Cassandra Byrne are also key names at senior level.

Praxisleiter:

Liam McCabe


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Bryanna Ryan; Jarleth Heneghan; Cassandra Byrne; Killian Maher


Referenzen

‘The team is knowledgeable and sensitive to client needs. There is a wide range of experience within the firm and an exceptional level of engagement on relevant issues.’

‘They are always available, willing and eager to assist in all matters, no matter how straightforward or complex they may be.’

‘Of sufficient scale and ability to manage all construction/infrastructure legal issues.’

Kernmandanten

Hines


King Street Capital


Diageo


Department of the Environment, Climate & Communications


National Asset Management Agency (NAMA)/Receiver


GA Development Fund ICAV


Peterson


Edwards Lifesciences


Arora Hotels


Kennedy Wilson


Digital Realty Trust


Dublin Airport Authority (daa) plc


Hines GREIT II Ireland Fund ICAV


Irish Life Assurance plc


Value Retail


Hammerson plc


Fitzwilliam Real Estate Properties Ltd


The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland


JD Wetherspoons


Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc


Circle K (formerly Topaz)


Curam Care Homes


Jongers Corporation Limited


Jepview Limited


Zeus Industrial Products (Ireland) Limited


National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA)


Blackrock Real Estate


U+I Group plc (formerly Development Securities plc)


Starwood Capital Group


Tesco


Dublin City Council


Fingal County Council


Veryan Medical Limited


MML Growth Capital Partners Limited


Aviva Investors Ireland Limited


Credit Suisse


Allied Irish Banks plc


Yew Grove REIT


Merck Millipore


Curam Healthcare


Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited


Real I.S. AG


Glenmore Generation Limited


Blackpitts Development Limited


Invesco Real Estate


Bank of Ireland


Burns & McDonnell


FuturEnergy


RedHat


SIRO Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Hines and King Street Capital on the development of a new suburb within a 412-acre site in Cherrywood, South County Dublin.
  • Advising FTSE 100 company Diageo PLC on all aspects of the proposed large-scale regeneration of the landmark St. James’ Gate Guinness Brewery site, to be known as Guinness Quarter.
  • Advising the Department of Environment, Climate & Communications on the National Broadband Plan (NBP), which will provide connectivity to ensure all premises have access to high-speed broadband.

ByrneWallace LLP

As part of the infrastructure, construction and energy group, ByrneWallace LLP‘s ‘attentive, responsive and available‘ team is equipped to handle the full life cycle of major construction projects, including residential and social housing, urban developments, hotels and data centres. Construction disputes are also a core area of expertise for the team, which handles a high volume of adjudications and litigation proceedings. ‘Second-to-none‘ practice head Martin Cooney is experienced in contentious and non-contentious construction matters, while Fergal Ruane focuses on projects and infrastructure.

Praxisleiter:

Martin Cooney


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Fergal Ruane; Lisa Maloney


Referenzen

‘A team that is very experienced, professional to deal with, direct and to the point.’

‘They are direct, always give a clear path forward and are easy to work side by side with to get the desired result. Martin Cooney is excellent to deal with.’ 

‘When working on a project clients have confidence there is a strong team behind them.’

Kernmandanten

Environmental Protection Agency


P. Lonergan & Sons Limited


Flynn Management & Contractors limited


Pathway Homes


Redrock Gloucester Street


Keppel REIT Datacentres


Circle Voluntary Housing Association


Chartered Land/ Castlethorn Developments


Clúid Housing


Exeter Ireland Property IV Limited


QIL Technologies Limited


Collen Construction Limited


Keelings


Highlight-Mandate


  • Re-appointed under a framework agreement following a competitive tendering process as the legal adviser to the Environmental Protection Agency, including advising on the terms of all of the required financial instruments to be provided by EPA licensed operators.
  • Advised Collen Construction in High Court proceedings where the client sought interim injunctive relief against a blockade of construction work on a new hotel and offices it is constructing in Dublin city centre.
  • Advised KDCR on the full suite of construction documents for the construction and fit out of a new data hall at its data centre in Ballycoolin, Dublin.

Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland‘s construction team provides ‘clear and robust advice‘ to an extensive client roster of institutional investors, banks, private equity funds, developers and contractors. The firm has significant experience in the development of major urban regeneration, office, data centre, energy infrastructure and residential projects, frequently drawing on its international network to handle pan-European matters. The team also has a strong suit in construction disputes, where the well-regarded Dermot McEvoy is a key contact. Mark Varian leads on construction, projects and energy matters and Conall McLoughlin is also a ‘standout‘ name for non-contentious mandates.

Praxisleiter:

Mark Varian; Dermot McEvoy


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Stephen Barry; Conall McLoughlin; Jennifer Burke; Aidan Kirrane; Siobhan Burke


Referenzen

‘Eversheds Sutherland’s construction group is a ‘go-to’ advisor that is always available at short notice to provide clear and robust advice. Invariably, a partner will be available on Teams/Zoom to discuss particular matters.’

‘Dermot McEvoy is one of the foremost construction lawyers in Ireland. He provides robust, pragmatic and clear advice in the most complex circumstances. Dermot is not afraid to challenge the conventions when working for his client. Aidan Kirrane and Siobhan Burke can equally support and provide timely and robust advice to assist their clients. Collectively, the team will work through difficult issues by first understanding their client’s needs and making sure that their advice is appropriate, considering those needs. Conall McLoughlin is a standout non-contentious lawyer.’

‘The team has good technical knowledge, including of market standard and robust contract terms, and an ability to look around corners in the event that the contract does not go to plan.’

Kernmandanten

AIG


Allied Irish Banks plc


Alpha real partners


Astra Zeneca


Avestus Capital Partners/Richmond Homes


Aviva Investors


Breedon Group/Lagan


Cairn Homes Properties


Carysfort Capital


CGN Group


CyrusOne


Dublin Port Company


Duff & Phelps


Dunboy Property and Development Limited


EE Group/Ciaran & Colum Butler/ Starbucks (Ireland)/Leisureplex


Eagle Street Partners


EirGrid plc


Ervia including Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland


G4S Group


Gembira & Richmond Homes


Hammond Lane


Health Services Executive & HSE Estates


Hibernia REIT


Hollandia Structures


Kingspan plc


Mercroft Holdings Limited


McCauley Daye O’Connell Architects


MFX Property/Nexus


Murform Limited


Murphy Group


National Development Finance Agency


National Standards Authority of Ireland


OCS Ireland


Octopus Healthcare/MedicX Fund


Réseau de Transport d’Electricité


Ronan Group Real Estate


Schindler Lifts


Sisk Group/Sitreas/Wilton Works


SMR International Windpartks


Stena Line


Stephen Tierney Architects


Suir Engineering Limited


Tetrarch Capital Limited


Viterbi Limited


Walls Construction


Waterman Moylan


WeWork


Width of a Circle


Worklab Innovation Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised EirGrid, the Irish electricity transmission system operator, and Réseau de Transport d’Électricité, the French transmission system operator, on their joint procurement and construction of the Celtic Interconnector between Ireland and France.
  • Advising Cyrus One on all its data centre developments across Europe.
  • Acted for Avestus Capital Partners in relation to the construction and development aspects of its large-scale apartment scheme in Sandyford.

LK Shields Solicitors LLP

LK Shields Solicitors LLP‘s ‘highly experienced‘ construction team advises both domestic and international clients on the development of PRS, social housing, telecoms and transport infrastructure projects, among others, and is noted for its expertise in advising contractors and international entrants to the market. The firm is also a strong performer in construction disputes. Jamie Ritchie, who handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, leads the team, which also includes disputes-focused Ian Lavelle and Seanna Mulrean, a specialist in the telecoms sector.

Praxisleiter:

Jamie Ritchie


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ian Lavelle; Seanna Mulrean


Referenzen

‘The team is now a well-established and ever-growing presence in the construction market in Ireland and further afield. They have recently made an industry hire to the team, something quite unique or different to what one would usually see in the legal sector in Ireland, demonstrating a wider-thinking mindset and the harnessing of multi-disciplinary skills. The team can now draw on both legal and industry expertise all in one place.’

‘Jamie Ritchie is a well-established, renowned and trusted solicitor in his chosen field of work. In any dealings that one ever has with him it is very clear that he is very adept and astute in the field of construction law. Answers are well-thought-out, considered, and advice is always of the top tier.’

‘Jamie Ritchie has seemingly a natural ability to understand a legal issue, understand the business, and bring these two sometimes opposing needs together to form well-structured, sound, and diligent legal/commercial advice. He is always readily available and is capable of delivering and engaging with clients in an amicable and friendly manner also. This has always got the added benefit of putting clients at ease and building a confidence and trust in the advice that they are receiving.’

Kernmandanten

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


Crane Hire Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Kajima Ireland Limited in relation to 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.
  • Advising McMahon Design and Management in relation to EPCM and O&M contracts for multiple international sub-sea and maritime projects within the Irish maritime area.

Matheson LLP

Matheson LLP‘s ‘highly skilled‘ construction team has considerable strength in advising major contractors, but its broad client base extends to developers, technology and pharmaceutical companies, and funders. The team has an excellent reputation for advising on the development of large-scale projects across the residential, hotel, office and technology sectors, and also handles a steady stream of construction dispute mandates. ‘Industry expertRhona Henry and Nicola Dunleavy SC, who leads on contentious matters, head the practice. The ‘excellentAlison Bearpark, who joined from RDJ LLP in April 2023, and Ruadhán Kenny, who was promoted to partner in January 2024, are also noted.

Praxisleiter:

Rhona Henry; Nicola Dunleavy


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Alison Bearpark; Ruadhán Kenny; Rebecca O’Mahony


Referenzen

‘The team has an ability to understand the nuances and detail of complex matters quickly and give excellent technical advice focused on essential issues. They have a proactive, solution-orientated approach focused on clients’ requirements.’

‘They stand out for their personal touch, awareness of business requirements, and for how they are able to adapt.’

‘Alison Bearpark impresses for her professionalism and quick response times. In construction, quick and simple answers are often required. Alison will always return calls and follow up on items when necessary.’

Kernmandanten

AM alpha


Aramark Corporation


Ballymore Group


Brown-Forman Corporation


Cardinal


Chartered Land


CLH Aviation


Gallico Developments


Google Ireland Limited


Hines


Horizon Therapeutics PLC


Killiney Estates Limited


Oxley Holdings Limited


Park Developments Group


Round Hill Capital


Saint-Gobain Weber Limited


SSE plc


Sisk Group


Tenable


Tudor Homes


Workday Inc


Philip Lee LLP

With a ‘wealth of knowledge and experience‘ in construction law, Philip Lee LLP is widely recognised for its advice to public sector bodies on the full life cycle of major infrastructure, healthcare and social housing projects, as well as for assisting universities with the construction of student accommodation and other developments. The team is equally active in the private sector, advising major domestic developers and funders on large-scale commercial, residential and mixed-use schemes. Clare Cashin, who is a ‘go-to‘ for complex construction disputes, leads the team with the ‘outstandingAngelyn Rowan.

Praxisleiter:

Angelyn Rowan; Clare Cashin


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Hugh Cummins; Keri Crossen


Referenzen

‘The Philip Lee construction team are very much at the top of their game – experienced, approachable and with a wealth of knowledge about their clients, the industry and the law.’

‘Clare Cashin is a go-to lawyer and really invests the time to cultivate deep relationships with key decision-makers within organisations. Her advice is pragmatic and delivered in a clear and concise way.’

‘The Philip Lee team are excellent communicators with a wealth of knowledge and experience in construction-related legal matters. They quickly get to the key factors in any given matter. Their advice is always timely and crafted to guide clients to the most beneficial resolution which best protects their interests and position. They also are very mindful of the relationships clients have within their own supply chain.’

Kernmandanten

Health Service Executive


Galway City Council


Trinity College Dublin


Scottish Renewables


JJ Rhatigan


Ronan Group Real Estate


Airbnb


Macquarie Capital


McGarrell Reilly


Kimpton Vale


First Step Homes


EPS Group


O’Flynn Construction


Sisk Group


Munster Technological University


University of Galway


National University Ireland – Maynooth


Dublin City University


National Treasury Management Agency


Dublin City Council


South Dublin County Council


Port of Cork


Kilkenny County Council


Limerick City and County Council


Equitix/Kajima


Wicklow County Council


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Ronan Group Real Estate on the construction law aspects of some of the largest private sector developments in Ireland.
  • Advised JJ Rhatigan on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters throughout Ireland.
  • Advised the University of Galway, Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University on the construction of various buildings throughout their campuses.

RDJ LLP

RDJ LLP‘s ‘excellent‘ construction team is well positioned to advise on construction, engineering and infrastructure projects throughout Ireland, with offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway. The team acts for a diverse roster of clients in the public, residential development, pharmaceutical, education, energy and healthcare sectors in relation to procurement, construction and contentious matters. The ‘simply outstandingFinola McCarthy leads the practice from Cork, where other key names include disputes specialist Donal Twomey and Shane O’Connor, who joined from an in-house role in July 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Finola McCarthy


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Donal Twomey; Shane O’Connor; Georgina Wallace; Denise Kennedy


Referenzen

‘The team led by Finola McCarthy is excellent. Finola is a go-to construction lawyer – she is simply outstanding. When she is working on construction contracts clients know they are in safe hands. Finola and her team have unparalleled experience – there is nothing she hasn’t seen.

‘Finola McCarthy stands out for her ability, availability, commitment, knowledge – there are not enough superlatives to describe Finola. She is an outstanding construction lawyer.’

‘The practice provides all the resources necessary to provide clients with an excellent service.’

Kernmandanten

Bon Secours Health System


O’Callaghan Properties


Donegal County Council/Roads Management Office


Kilkenny Abbey Quarter Development Limited


Oakdene House CLG


ARA Capital


Jurys Inn


ARA Partners


Enerpower


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Bon Secours Health System on the development of a new 150-bed hospital on a 7-acre green field site in Limerick City, involving an overall investment of €150 million.
  • Advising O’Callaghan Properties Limited on the development of two blocks of apartments at Lancaster Quay in Cork City.
  • Advising Donegal County Council and the Roads Management Office on the national public lighting project, which is being delivered across three regions in Ireland.

Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard‘s ‘dynamic and efficient‘ is experienced in handling both contentious and non-contentious construction matters for a wide-ranging client base of contractors, developers and funders, with a robust offering in the PRS and social housing space, where the team acts for state-sponsored entities and approved housing bodies. Other areas of strength include the student accommodation, office, hotel and energy sectors. Practice head Margaret Austin is praised as an ‘excellent leader‘.

Praxisleiter:

Margaret Austin


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Siobhan Kenny; Paul Tohill


Referenzen

‘The team are very experienced, knowledgeable and up to date on current cases and the like. They also approach issues with a view to seeking a common-sense outcome for the client and generally aim to engage and settle disputes at the earliest opportunity.’

‘Their experience level is very high and they are very well supported. They have top-tier knowledge of the subject area and are prompt in their responses.’

‘The construction team at Addleshaw Goddard works closely together, which provides different approaches and solutions to a problem. They are dynamic and efficient in what they do and responsive to issues and demands.’

Kernmandanten

Bank of Ireland


CA Ventures


Home Building Finance Ireland


Orangeseed Designated Activity Company


Tuath Housing Association


Townlink Construction Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising on development finance requirements for Tuath Housing Association, an approved housing body.
  • Advising CA Ventures on construction contracts and development finance documents for a new purpose-built student accommodation project.
  • Advising Home Building Finance Ireland on construction documents and development finance requirements for several residential projects.

Beale & Co LLP

The Dublin team at international construction and insurance specialist Beale & Co LLP demonstrates ‘strong skills and knowledge‘ in contentious matters in the sector, frequently representing engineers, architects, contractors and valuers in high-profile construction litigation, in addition to handling an increasing volume of conciliations and adjudications relating to large commercial and residential developments. Killian Dorney, who also provides advice on construction project documentation, Tara Cosgrove, Niamh Loughran and Sarah Conroy jointly head the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Killian Dorney; Tara Cosgrove; Niamh Loughran; Sarah Conroy


Referenzen

‘As a specialist law firm, Beale & Co has particular expertise in its chosen sectors. They have a strong team locally which possesses a very good understanding of professional liability exposure and the particular needs of those operating within the construction industry. They adopt a very collaborative approach and are dedicated to serving their clients’ interests at all times.’

‘Tara Cosgrove and Killian Dorney have a wealth of experience in construction and dispute resolution matters. They bring clarity to some complex legal issues and are very competent, personable and trustworthy solicitors.’

‘All lawyers are experienced in their sectors and adopt a very sensible and pragmatic approach. As well as their strong technical ability, they understand what real client support looks like. A knowledgeable and approachable group of solicitors.’

Kernmandanten

Arup Consulting Engineers


Axiseng Ltd


O’Reilly Stuart & Associates


Punch Consulting


O’Connor Sutton Cronin


Tobin Consulting Engineers


The Association of Consulting Engineers Ireland


RPS Consulting Engineers


Barrett Mahoney


AECOM


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  • Acting on behalf of a construction consultant in the defence of a series of cases with asserted quantum of €400 million to €500 million.
  • Acting for a number of leading construction companies on a retainer basis, providing advice on various issues such as professional appointments as well as main contracts and subcontracts for contractors.
  • Advising a consulting engineer and their professional indemnity insurer in relation to a claim for c.€20 million made following the discovery and remediation of defects during a building conversion.

Maples Group

Maples Group‘s strength in complex construction disputes is reflected in its recent workload, which includes high-profile arbitration and litigation proceedings as well as an increasing number of adjudications. On the non-contentious front, the team has been active in advising on all stages of the development of logistics, hotel, PRS and office projects. Brian Clarke leads the contentious construction offering, while Mary Liz Mahony, who joined from Dentons Ireland in May 2023, heads the transactional side of the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Brian Clarke; Mary Liz Mahony


Kernmandanten

Allied Irish Banks


AMP Capital Investors UK Limited


Apollo Management International LLP


Avestus


BAM Contracting Limited


Bank Hapoalim


Caffe Nero Ireland Limited


Cardinal Capital Group Limited


Chandos Investments Plc


Duggan Brothers (Contractors) Limited


Durkan New Homes Unlimited Company


Earlsfort Centre Hotel Proprietors Limited


EnergoInvest Reach Active Group


G. & T. Crampton


Gas Networks Ireland


Glenveagh plc


Grant Thornton


Green Reit PLC


Heitman


Henderson Park


Hines


HPREF Dublin Office Devco 1 Limited (Henderson Park)


Irish Asphalt Limited


JJ Rhatigan


John Sisk (Holdings) Limited


K&J Townmore Construction Limited


Kane Group Building Services Limited


Kerrigan Sheanon Newman


Lagan Holdings


Marlet


McKeon Group


Michael Slattery & Associates


Midland Construction & Engineering Limited


MMD Construction Limited


Multi Ireland


Murphy International Limited


Newmarket RVAM No 2 Limited


PJ Hegarty & Sons


Precision Construction Limited


Rhatigan OHL Limited


Sisk Steconfer JV


Tifco Limited


TJ O’Connor & Associates


Townlink Construction Limited


Transdev Ireland


Transport Infrastructure Ireland


Tristan Capital Partners LLP


Wills Bros Civil Engineering Limited


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  • Advising Heitmann LLC (Dublin Self-Storage Limited) on the development of a new U-Store-It self-storage facility at Liffey Valley.