Mason Hayes & Curran LLP‘s construction practice is routinely instructed by developers, contractors and lenders seeking advisory, transactional and contentious support on a range of construction projects. The group is particularly strong in advising on the construction aspects of infrastructure and energy projects. The practice is led by Rory Kirrane SC, who specialises in construction litigation, and Shane Dolan, who excels in advising on real estate and construction transactions. Hannah Devoy routinely represents clients in engineering and infrastructure litigation, an area where Robert Rooney is also prominent.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Technical expertise and excellent market knowledge.’
  • ‘David Gunn is both practical and creative in his thinking and has exceptional knowledge of key industry contracts.’
  • ‘Rory Kirrane SC is very highly regarded for complex transactions and disputes.'
  • 'Robert Rooney brings creative thinking to every situation.’
  • ‘The Mason Hayes & Curran LLP team has a unique ability to integrate their client into the decision-making process. Their client-focused approach is of a high standard.’
  • ‘Shane Dolan is one of the best client managers within the legal profession. His client-focused approach is of a high standard. He is attentive at short notice, and his ability to resource at short notice is exemplary.’
  • ‘Rory Kirrane SC is excellent on the disputes side and is very well-liked and trusted by the business - he is very responsive and personable. He is also highly skilled, particularly on public projects.’
  • ‘Paul Bassett is outstanding, knowledgeable and happy to make recommendations.’

Key clients

  • SSE Renewables Ireland Limited
  • Fingal County Council
  • Greener Ideas Limited / Bord Gais Energy Limited
  • Amarenco Solar
  • BAM Civil Limited, Dragados Ireland Limited and Dragados S.A.
  • Equisisk Community Care Partnership Limited
  • West Pharmaceutical
  • IRES Residential Properties REIT plc
  • Liebherr Container Cranes Limited
  • AmTrust Europe Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised SSE on all aspects of the offshore lease, consenting, development and procurement of Phase II of the Arklow Bank Wind Farm with a projected capacity of 800MW.
  • Advised Fingal Country Council on the development of 1000 mixed-use dwellings, including associated site development works at Church Fields, Mulhuddart, County Dublin.
  • Advised Greener Ideas Limited on the construction and connection to the transmission system of two circa 100MW dual fuel generation power stations.

Lawyers

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Rory Kirrane SC
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Robert Rooney
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rory Kirrane SC

Other key lawyers

Shane Dolan, Hannah Devoy, Robert Rooney, Paul Bassett, David Gunn