Construction

Arthur Cox

The construction practice at Arthur Cox provides support to employers, investors, developers, contractors, funders and public entities with various projects across a range of sectors, including technology, energy, telecoms and infrastructure. Karen Killoran leads the practice, which stands out for its expertise in handling contentious and transactional construction law matters. Niamh McGovern specialises in energy-focused disputes and infrastructure, transport and PPP sectors. Shane O’Neill assists developers and institutional investors with the entire life cycle of construction and energy projects. Ciara Dooley and Maeve Crockett are also singled out for their contributions.

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Testimonials

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‘Shane O’Neill is proficient, competent and always willing to help.’
‘Availability of key expertise to turnaround matters in a very timely manner.’
‘Special call-out to the advice received from Maeve Crockett. Maeve has that customer focus that can be lacking in other law firms. Maeve always responds promptly and provides expert advice.’
‘Very good at solving problems.’
‘Breadth of experience in renewables is unparalleled.’
‘Shane O'Neill knows the details of the contracts and handles negotiations very well.'
'Niamh McGovern brings the sectoral expertise and experience.’
'A very competent team. Karen is the best construction lawyer in Ireland. Very practical at dealing with problems.'

Key clients

Bain Capital Credit
Gray Integrated Services of Europe
Power Capital Portfolio
Ardstone Capital
FuturEnergy Ireland
Land Development Agency
Kennedy Wilson
Bain Logistics
Starwood Capital Group
Irish Life
Union Investments USG
Gray – Midleton Whiskey Distillery
Energia
Irish Social Housing Project
Blackstone
Bord na Móna plc
National Broadband Ireland
Intel
Irish Water

Work highlights

Advised Bain Capital Credit in conjunction with European local law firms on its European development project portfolio in the residential, commercial property, leisure, logistics and student accommodation sectors.
Advised Gray Integrated Services of Europe on all aspects of its EPC contracted projects.
Advised Power Capital on the engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing and operation of five solar parks across Ireland.