Environment
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 2
About
Provided by Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
We have advised on some of the largest Irish energy transactions in recent years. Notably, the combined generation capacity of our renewable energy projects in Ireland represents almost half of the total amount installed on the Irish grid.
Energy developments are complex and clients rely on us to identify risk early on to manage the project life cycle. We are also regularly involved in the acquisition and disposal of projects. We are renowned in the sector for our exemplary work on transactional, developmental and regulatory issues.
Our lawyers offer the most comprehensive suite of legal services available to the Irish energy market in both renewable and traditional sectors. Known for our responsive and commercial approach we quickly react to changes in the market, policy and regulation. We ensure that our clients are always ahead of the energy curve.
We advise clients in the following areas:
- Project finance
- Procurement, construction and development
- Real estate
- Planning and environmental
- Regulation, procurement and supply (including green procurement)
- Single Electricity Market (including I-SEM)
- Eligibility for ReFIT and post-ReFIT support
- Merchant generation opportunities
- Competition law
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Dispute resolution
- Tax structures EU energy law
- Alternative fuels infrastructure e.g. EV and CNG regulation
- Green tech and smart mobility
Chambers Review
Mason Hayes & Curran enjoys a top-tier department that assists a broad range of clients with wind farm and solar park transactions. The law firm is also highly active in project finance and development mandates. The lawyers have additional knowledge in regulatory topics and often assist with power purchase agreements.
Work Highlights
- Mason Hayes & Curran assisted Amarenco Solar with the development and financing of a EUR40 million portfolio of eight solar parks, each with a 5 MW capacity.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mason Hayes & Curran offers a strong level of expertise, market knowledge and strength in the depth of its team."
"The team produces a quality work product, and is thorough and diligent."
"The lawyers' level of service and responsiveness to queries is excellent."
"Mason Hayes & Curran offers a strong level of expertise, market knowledge and strength in the depth of its team."
"The team produces a quality work product, and is thorough and diligent."
"The lawyers' level of service and responsiveness to queries is excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner William Carmody is widely acknowledged for his standout energy project finance practice. He is highly sought after by renewable energy companies as well as international lenders to advise on large-scale projects.
Eoin Cassidy possesses a market-leading practice pertaining to wind farm and solar park development projects, frequently handling acquisitions, divestments and financing arrangements.
"Eoin Cassidy is excellent in representing our needs as a client, always delivering on time."
Deirdre Nagle leads the planning and environment team at the firm, assisting clients with planning applications in relation to significant energy projects.
"Deirdre Nagle is a breath of fresh air. She cuts to the core of issues."
Peter McLay often acts on renewable energy transactions and development projects. He is adept at handling cross-border and domestic mandates.
"Peter McLay always delivers for clients and is a great person to have in difficult discussions."
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