Environment
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 1
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Provided by A&L Goodbody
A&L Goodbody's Energy, Infrastructure and Natural Resources team is unrivalled in the Irish and Northern Irish market. Our all-island team of specialist lawyers has decades of expertise, deep sectoral knowledge, and a commercial approach which combine to give clients the leading edge in the market. We ensure that our clients keep pace with market and regulatory developments so that they are well positioned to manage challenges and exploit market opportunities. We provide solution orientated advice to utilities, international energy companies, financial institutions, private equity, infrastructure funds, sponsors and government.
Chambers Review
A&L Goodbody has an outstanding department acting on the full range of energy and natural resources mandates. The team has an impressive record advising both developers and lenders on the financing and development of wind and other renewable energy projects. The group also assists with complex energy M&A, including portfolio sales, and has notable experience advising a diverse selection of private and public sector clients on regulatory matters. The law firm is also well versed in the associated planning and environmental law issues.
Work Highlights
- A&L Goodbody acted for the Bank of Ireland as the sole lender on the EUR67 million project financing of the 64 MW Sliabh Bawn wind farm.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&L Goodbody is a very experienced team with in-depth industry knowledge that facilitates their ability to handle complex matters."
"The team is excellent and responsive. Members take the effort to understand what their clients are trying to do."
"A&L Goodbody is a very experienced team with in-depth industry knowledge that facilitates their ability to handle complex matters."
"The team is excellent and responsive. Members take the effort to understand what their clients are trying to do."
Notable Practitioners
Alison Fanagan receives impressive market recognition for her planning and environmental law expertise in the energy space. She has particular experience advising on mandates involving onshore and offshore wind farms.
John Dallas is particularly active in renewable energy mandates, handling transactions as well as project development and finance matters.
"John Dallas is excellent to work with, he is very accessible and highly responsive, with deep industry knowledge and commercial acumen."
"He has a very comprehensive view of matters in the Irish energy markets and is excellent at assessing project-related risks."
Ross Moore maintains an excellent reputation for his top-notch energy practice. He boasts a strong track record in complex acquisitions, financing transactions and energy project developments, being also adept at handling power purchase agreements.