Construction
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 1
Email address
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+353 1 920 1000About
Provided by Arthur Cox
We are one of the few Irish law firms to have a dedicated team of construction and engineering law specialists, offering expert advice to all parties involved in construction and engineering projects in both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
We advise on issues arising throughout all stages of a construction/engineering project and, in conjunction with other specialist teams, advise clients from project inception through to planning, procurement, project execution, project completion, building regulations, health and safety and the resolution of any disputes. We assist clients in balancing risk and opportunity to achieve their commercial objectives on time and within budget. We coordinate our knowledge and experience to work as a multi-disciplinary team on each project, with the focus on facilitating the smooth delivery of projects.
We also advise on contentious matters which can arise on a construction project with particular focus on promoting early case assessment and effective dispute resolution strategies for our clients. We advise on all forms of ADR including mediation, conciliation, expert determination, adjudication and arbitration, as well as advising in High Court and Commercial Court proceedings. We also represent clients in health and safety matters, including defending enforcement actions brought by the Health and Safety Authority.
Chambers Review
Arthur Cox has an esteemed construction practice advising clients across a broad range of projects including property, data centres and energy. The law firm is active in contentious construction matters, particularly in disputes with contractors relating to infrastructure and industrial projects. The legal team is also noted for its presence in construction transactions. The broad practice's expertise also encompasses project finance, as well as contract drafting and negotiation. Arthur Cox is highly active in the renewables space, most notably on wind farm projects.
Work Highlights
- Arthur Cox assisted Gray Integrated Services of Europe with the design, build and construction of KDP's European HQ in Ireland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Arthur Cox has an extensive reach of expertise that it is able to bring to bear. The lawyers are very responsive, providing prompt and detailed responses."
"The team are deeply knowledgeable regarding the industry and handle complicated matters with ease and efficiency."
"Arthur Cox has an extensive reach of expertise that it is able to bring to bear. The lawyers are very responsive, providing prompt and detailed responses."
"The team are deeply knowledgeable regarding the industry and handle complicated matters with ease and efficiency."
Notable Practitioners
Karen Killoran is a notable market figure who advises clients on matters relating to the construction of renewable energy projects as well as office, hospitality and residential developments. She also has experience in construction-related disputes.
"Karen Killoran is flexible, pragmatic, commercial and incredibly sharp."
"She is an extremely clear thinker."