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“The team really understands his discipline. They give me a perspective that I don`t have and allow me to look at the advice I receive in a well-understood legal context. They make the client and others feel like part of the extended team, and at no point do they give you the impression that you can`t ask a question, no matter how trivial it may seem to you. They dealt with us in a professional and responsive manner and ensured that we were in control of the situation. The team reflects diversity; There is a strong lead for the women and a sense of equality in the team. “A unique feature of this team is the depth of knowledge. Our company constantly encounters a wide range of problems and we operate in a very controversial industry. Arthur Cox`s planning and environment team is rising to the challenge. Meetings are always facilitated and the necessary people are always available and present. If external parts are needed, they are purchased and are also available. There is never a capacity limit.

Collaborating with others is never a problem and is even supported when it is necessary or deemed useful. However, Arthur Cox`s team is at the heart of the solution. Access to excellent legal advice is another unique feature of the team. The Hjort law firm team is characterized by its “high efficiency” and is known for managing construction projects, real estate transactions and controversial mandates. Liv Zimmermann heads the firm. Aslak Førde is “a highly qualified litigator” and regularly advises on construction disputes and contract negotiations. Aleksander Bergby Henriksen, Senior Partner, is also an important point of contact. “The Glittertind team has extensive knowledge of the construction industry and the legal landscape. The Glittertinds seem to be names of heavyweights highly specialized in their field. A&L Goodbody LLP is involved in the construction of some of Ireland`s largest projects, including transport and healthcare infrastructure projects, as well as developments in Dublin city centre. The team is well versed in advising on non-contentious matters, such as obtaining, negotiating and drafting project documents, as well as handling disputes, including arbitration and litigation. The practice serves a wide range of clients, including public institutions, proponents, contractors and project proponents.

The team is led by Conor Owens, who has extensive experience in procurement, construction contracts and litigation. Kevin Feeney is another highly experienced member of the team and has worked in the construction industry for over 30 years, including as a civil engineer, before qualifying as a lawyer. Eamonn Gill and Jamie Rattigan, Senior Partner, are also congratulated by clients. The team has been strengthened by the arrival of Enda O`Keeffe, who has outstanding expertise in litigious construction, from Maples Group in March 2022. Robert Rooney has joined Mason Hayes & Curran LLP. At Mason Hayes & Curran LLP, the real estate practice operates in a variety of industries, including residential, energy, healthcare and logistics. The team`s client base is equally broad, with the practice receiving mandates from mutual funds, banks and promoters. In addition to managing stand-alone transactions, the firm works with the company`s construction team to advise clients on the entire project lifecycle, including financing, development, leasing and divestiture, including forward selling matters.

Michael Doran and Vanessa Byrne jointly lead the team. Jamie Fitzmaurice focuses in particular on private equity funds and REITs. “Sally Anne Stone is a highly experienced commercial counsel who strikes the right balance between reducing risk to clients and closing the transaction. Sally Anne has a personal interest in her clients and is very approachable, which is reassuring. Philip Lee is very active in the PPP space, advising public bodies on tenders for these projects and assisting developers with their bids and expanding beyond this area to help developers prepare and negotiate construction documents for health, residential and energy projects. Kerri Crossen and Jonathan Kelly jointly lead the team and have decades of experience in the field, with Kelly focusing particularly on project finance. Hugh Cummins and Angelyn Rowan are also key partners of the team. Mason Hayes & Curran LLP`s comprehensive project practice advises on the entire development lifecycle in various sectors. The team represents both project developers and lenders in financing, including forward sales, and is knowledgeable in drafting and negotiating construction contracts. The practice has a particular focus on the energy sector, including working for multinational clients in the renewable energy sector; It is also active in the social housing, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

The team is co-led by William Carmody, who specializes in project finance, and Rory Kirrane SC, whose work includes both contentious and non-contentious matters. Eoin Cassidy is very active in the renewable energy sector, while Shane Dolan and David Gunn are widely diversified in this field. “Construction team members Shane Dolan and Paul Bassett stand out for their consistent, down-to-earth approach to problems and negotiations. Construction is about people and these two guys set me apart by the way they deal with clients and opposing law firms. “I believe that Byrne Wallace`s construction practice has demonstrated a real business awareness and deep knowledge of the construction industry in many areas. These qualities, combined with their proactive approach, are unique and fundamental to my department. “Beale`s Dublin office team has provided us with excellent professional service in the areas of construction-related professional liability claims. The team`s strengths include availability and commitment, adequate level of resources and overall case management, and the ability to understand complex technical and business issues.

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS deals with large-scale works related to large development and construction projects in the field of renewable energy, real estate and infrastructure. The team is also adept at advising on construction disputes; Kristine Hyldmo Bjørnvik is an important contact person for controversial work. Jacob F Bull, an expert in offshore and onshore construction, heads the department, which includes managing partner Henrik Fabian Torgrimsby, who supports infrastructure projects, and senior partner Alexander Stulien, who handles contract disputes. “Ole Skeidsvoll Moe has many years of valuable industry experience and provides world-class legal and project advice across our project portfolio.” “Arthur Cox`s construction team continues to provide timely, commercial and relevant advice on our range of topics. They are always on the other end of the line and provide excellent support in resolving and resolving disputes. “We work closely with Tara Cosgrove, who has extensive experience in dispute resolution. Tara has the ability to bring clarity to some complex legal issues and is considered a very knowledgeable, friendly and trustworthy lawyer. Sarah Conroy, Killian Dorney and Martin Browne are also highly competent lawyers who take a reasonable and pragmatic approach to litigation. They understand the need to assist clients throughout litigation and are always available to offer assistance.

The construction team at McCann FitzGerald LLP has an extensive practice working for some of the best-known developers and contractors in the Irish market, advising public bodies on public procurement. The team regularly works with other firms within the firm to advise on projects, including financing management and forward sales. In addition to mixed-use, residential and commercial projects, the team advises on complex projects such as wind farms and supports construction, procurement, operation and maintenance contracts.