Construction
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 2
Email address
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+353 1 232 2000About
Provided by Matheson LLP
Our Construction lawyers are recognised as leaders in their field. We work with our clients to help them understand, reduce and manage the contractual risks involved in their construction projects. Where necessary, we assist our clients in resolving and managing disputes efficiently and with minimum disruption to their business.
We work with a variety of clients based in Ireland and overseas including government, local authorities, banks, developers, contractors and designers. Our Construction practice forms an integral part of the firm's Projects, Energy and Construction Group.
We provide clear, commercial, concise and timely advice on construction projects, which is directed at identifying the simplest and most cost-effective route to achieving our clients' objectives. We help our clients take advantage of opportunity while protecting them from risk.
Our Construction lawyers have extensive expertise and vast experience in all forms of alternative dispute resolution and in particular in mediation, conciliation and arbitration.
At all times we aim to provide services which are consistent with our clients' commercial requirements and long-term needs. This focused approach is key to ensuring our clients receive technically expert advice with a clear commercial approach.
Chambers Review
Matheson has a strong construction department with a client base containing a number of entities from the financial sector as well as developers and clients from the technology and financial services sectors. The law firm advises on hotel and residential developments, including redevelopment and refurbishment projects. The team drafts and negotiates building contracts, and has additional experience in procurement and design team appointment mandates. The law firm also assists clients with contentious matters, advising on issues pertaining to delays and defects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Matheson are responsive and clear in their advice."
"The team's support and in-depth knowledge of the client's needs are invaluable on complex matters."
"Matheson are responsive and clear in their advice."
"The team's support and in-depth knowledge of the client's needs are invaluable on complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Rhona Henry has proven experience in handling design and build contracts as well as professional appointment mandates. She also advises clients on issues concerning delays and defects.
"Rhona Henry is very experienced and responsive."
"She has a great understanding of the construction business and is well versed in the key risks."
Alison Bearpark advises developers and lenders with construction contracts. She also assists with design team appointments and disputes around construction defects.
"Alison Bearpark is a strong construction lawyer."