Projects
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 2
Email address
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+353 1 232 2000About
Provided by Matheson LLP
The lawyers in our Projects Group have extensive experience in advising clients on the procuring, designing, construction, financing, and operation of projects across a range of sectors including energy and natural resources, telecommunications, transport (roads, bridges, airports, ports and rail), waste, water, sewage, defence, education, housing, health, leisure and accommodation.
Our Projects lawyers work with a range of clients including government, sponsors, banks, financial institutions, private equity houses, building and civil engineering contractors and design professionals.
The Group comprises a core team of 25 dedicated projects lawyers, including five partners and the extent of our expertise is unrivalled in the Irish market. The partners and their teams in the Projects Group consistently work together on the largest and most complex projects in the Irish market. It is this collaborative approach that distinguishes the Matheson Projects Group from competitors.
The principal practice areas of the Projects Group are:
- Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships / PFI;
- Construction and Engineering;
- Construction and Engineering Disputes;
- Energy and Infrastructure;
- Energy and Infrastructure Disputes;
- Environmental Infrastructure;
- Transport; and
- Utilities.
Chambers Review
Matheson frequently assists clients with development joint ventures, often in the transportation and infrastructure sectors. The law firm also acts on the financing of energy and urban development projects.
Work Highlights
- Matheson assisted Asterion Industrial with the acquisition of an 80% stake in National Broadband Ireland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Matheson moves at a very fast pace to get deals closed."
"The team at Matheson moves at a very fast pace to get deals closed."
Notable Practitioners
Garret Farrelly is a reputable name in the market who advises on project financing and development joint ventures. He handles mandates across the energy, infrastructure and telecoms sectors.
"Garret Farrelly has his ear to the ground and provides structured and relevant guidance."
Conor Blennerhassett assists with project finance mandates, often in the energy sector. He also has experience in the development of data centres and ports.
"Conor Blennerhassett has a reassuring presence with a wealth of knowledge."
"He is super responsive and always willing to help."