The team at McCann FitzGerald LLP has a ‘high level of experience and expertise in the area of construction’ and acts for a stellar client roster across a diverse array of sectors, from energy and financial services to infrastructure and manufacturing. Its expertise covers both advisory and contentious work, with particular areas of strength being financing, contract management, and construction arbitration and litigation. Practice head Kevin Kelly excels at supporting developers, contractors, consultants and funders on construction and infrastructure projects. Barrett Chapman is adept at assisting with transactional mandates, as well as handling dispute resolution matters related to construction and real estate. Other key names to note include Seán Carr, Jamie McGee and Maeve Mac Dermott Casement.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I have always found the McCann FitzGerald LLP team to be very professional and quick to respond to queries.’

  • ‘Key people who stand out are Barret Chapman and Maeve Mac Dermott Casement.’

  • ‘The McCann FitzGerald LLP's construction team is among the most adept in Ireland and boasts some of the best construction lawyers in the country.’

  • ‘Barrett Chapman is a pleasure to work with, and his advice brings his vast knowledge and experience. His understanding of the construction industry and how the legal landscape in Ireland has developed instils great confidence from a client perspective.'

  • 'Jamie McGee brings great intellect and creativity to his advice. His ongoing involvement in advising crucial players in the construction industry gives assurance from a client perspective that you are receiving advice that is both assured and at the cutting edge.’

  • ‘Kevin Kelly, Stephen Proctor & Sean Carr make a strong partner team.’

  • ‘McCann FitzGerald LLP stands out in the construction law landscape due to its deep specialisation and comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by clients in the construction industry. The partners are extremely knowledgeable and very approachable on a person-to-person basis.’

  • ‘Sean Carr, Kevin Kelly and Stephen Proctor stand out due to their unparalleled expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit. The team operates with the highest ethical standards, ensuring that clients can trust their advice and guidance. This integrity fosters long-lasting relationships built on mutual respect.’

Key clients

  • Activate
  • AIB
  • An Post
  • Ardstone Partners ICAV
  • Bain Capital Credit LP
  • Ballymore Group
  • Bank of Ireland
  • Bartra Capital Property Group
  • Beacon Hospital
  • Billings Design Associates
  • Blackstone
  • Bord Na Móna plc
  • Clancy Construction
  • Collen Construction
  • Diageo
  • Ervia/Aurora
  • ESB
  • FuturEnergy Ireland
  • Greenvolt
  • Hammerson/Allianz
  • Helaba
  • Homeland Investments
  • Housing Finance Agency
  • Housing Infrastructure Services Company
  • Irish Water
  • Jacobs
  • John Sisk
  • Jones Engineering
  • Land Development Agency
  • Marlet Property Group
  • Merck
  • M&G Real Estate
  • National Development Finance Agency
  • National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
  • Office of Government Procurement
  • Office of Public Works
  • Pembroke Beach DAC
  • PSE Kinsale Energy Limited
  • Quintain Ireland
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland
  • Transport Infrastructure Ireland
  • Walls Construction

Work highlights

  • Advised National Paediatric Hospital Development Board on its development of the New Children's Hospital.
  • Advised the FuturEnergy Ireland on one of the largest wind farm projects in Ireland.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kevin Kelly

Other key lawyers

Barrett Chapman, Sean Carr, Jamie McGee, Stephen Proctor, Maeve Mac Dermott Casement