Energy & Natural Resources
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 2
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Provided by Arthur Cox
Our proven track record in delivering projects reflects the firm’s commitment to project finance, energy and other key practice areas.
Arthur Cox has been at the centre of virtually every aspect of the development of the energy sector in Northern Ireland and Ireland in recent years and has played an integral role in most of the significant project financing to reach financial close on the island of Ireland in the 21st Century.
We understand the risks, challenges and solutions in the procurement, financing, construction and operation of complex renewables and conventional power projects. We are adept at offering insightful and creative solutions.
Our track record in energy and project finance includes advising:
- sponsors, funders and offtakers on more than 60 onshore wind projects in Northern Ireland and Ireland;
- contractors and sponsors on over 2,500MW of conventional and renewable power projects;
- the Irish Government on every consented offshore wind project in Ireland;
- on both the 500MW HVDC Moyle Interconnector and the 500MW HVDC East-West Interconnector;
- on over £2 billion in financings in the energy and resources sector;
- on over £3 billion in mergers and acquisitions in the energy and resources sector; and
- on every major energy regulatory reform process in recent years.
Chambers Review
Arthur Cox is noted for its work in gas and electricity matters in both the public and private sectors. The firm offers particular expertise with regard to gas transmission, pipelines and grid connectivity. Its lawyers have additional expertise in the renewables market, with activity on wind and solar projects.
Work Highlights
- Arthur Cox represented Belfast Gas Transmission on the provision of a new gas connection at Kilroot Power Station to facilitate the conversion from a coal to a gas-fired power station.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Arthur Cox team is very articulate and concise."
"Arthur Cox has excellent knowledge and awareness of what is going on across the energy sector locally and beyond."
"The Arthur Cox team is capable of dealing with detailed and complex matters."
"The Arthur Cox team is very articulate and concise."
"Arthur Cox has excellent knowledge and awareness of what is going on across the energy sector locally and beyond."
"The Arthur Cox team is capable of dealing with detailed and complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
David White is a partner in the firm's Belfast office and has a strong track record of assisting clients in the energy sector with financings, acquisitions and disposals, including of wind and bio-energy assets.
"David White has the ability to distil complex issues into simple layman's terms."
"David is very aware of sector developments and has a wide network of energy sector contacts and clients."
"David always provides excellent, responsive and insightful support."
"He has a good understanding of the unique risks present within the energy sector."
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