Environment
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 2
Email address
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+353 1 232 2000About
Provided by Matheson LLP
Matheson is recognised as a market-leading advisor with energy and natural resources lawyers who are recognised as leaders in their field and who act for domestic and international clients on all aspects of energy law, including renewable energy, energy-related mergers and acquisitions, energy regulation, development and/or project finance of energy projects, electricity and gas networks, mining, and oil and gas exploration.
We pride ourselves in being able to provide legal advice covering the entire lifespan of an energy or natural resource project, from planning approval to decommissioning. Additionally, our practice has the depth of resource and personnel to be able to lead complex and extensive energy-related transactions and our dedicated energy lawyers fully understand the technical and commercial issues in this regulated and complex sector.
Our energy sector specialists have extensive experience in oil and gas field development, electricity generation and supply projects, electricity and gas networks, renewable energy, market structures, regulatory reform and privatisation. Our lawyers have played a leading role in the establishment of the Single Electricity Market (SEM) as well as the implementation of EU legislation impacting on the energy sector in Ireland, in particular the Third Energy Package, the Renewables Directives and the Energy Efficiency Directive.
Chambers Review
Matheson has a full-service energy practice that handles corporate and asset transactions as well as project finance mandates. The team is well versed in matters concerning wind and solar farms as well as battery storage systems. The lawyers are experienced in negotiating and reviewing complex power purchase agreements. The law firm is well placed to assist major international clients with cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Matheson advised NatWest Markets as the lender on a 275 MW open-cycle gas turbine project in Co. Westmeath.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Matheson demonstrates a very strong understanding of all topics related to renewable energy."
"The team's service quality and responsiveness are top-notch."
"The lawyers are quick to respond and very willing to be adaptable and responsive to clients' needs."
"Matheson demonstrates a very strong understanding of all topics related to renewable energy."
"The team's service quality and responsiveness are top-notch."
"The lawyers are quick to respond and very willing to be adaptable and responsive to clients' needs."
Notable Practitioners
Garret Farrelly's broad practice covers transactional and regulatory aspects of large-scale energy projects. He acts for international financial institutions as well as domestic developers.
"Garret Farrelly is a fantastic partner who responds promptly and is a pleasure to work with."
Nicola Dunleavy acts for a host of private and public clients, including government departments, developers and investors, on environment and planning issues.
"Nicola Dunleavy is an intellectual heavyweight who ensures clients are comfortable while fighting in your corner."