Clare Cashin
Philip Lee LLPWith a ‘wealth of knowledge and experience’ in construction law, Philip Lee LLP is widely recognised for its advice to public sector bodies on the full life cycle of major infrastructure, healthcare and social housing projects, as well as for assisting universities with the construction of student accommodation and other developments. The team is equally active in the private sector, advising major domestic developers and funders on large-scale commercial, residential and mixed-use schemes. Clare Cashin, who is a ‘go-to’ for complex construction disputes, leads the team with the ‘outstanding’ Angelyn Rowan.
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Testimonials
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‘The Philip Lee construction team are very much at the top of their game - experienced, approachable and with a wealth of knowledge about their clients, the industry and the law.’
‘Clare Cashin is a go-to lawyer and really invests the time to cultivate deep relationships with key decision-makers within organisations. Her advice is pragmatic and delivered in a clear and concise way.’
‘The Philip Lee team are excellent communicators with a wealth of knowledge and experience in construction-related legal matters. They quickly get to the key factors in any given matter. Their advice is always timely and crafted to guide clients to the most beneficial resolution which best protects their interests and position. They also are very mindful of the relationships clients have within their own supply chain.'
‘Angelyn Rowan has an excellent grasp of all matters construction contract-related and is very effective in her key advice relating to these matters, which is not only grounded in legal terms but also has an eye on common sense and is always fit for purpose.’
‘They are very accessible, always available and friendly. They are also knowledgeable and dedicated to the tasks at hand.’
‘Philip Lee LLP are specialists in construction law and a great resource to have throughout the whole contract process. While they obviously have an in-depth knowledge of the law, the team also have an in-depth knowledge of construction which means that they are an accessible resource through the contract from beginning to end.’
‘Hugh Cummins stands out for his great capacity to understand issues and arrive at pragmatic solutions. He is always at hand to deal with any issues that arise and is a great team player. Hugh takes the complications, translates the issues simply and finds solutions.’
‘Angelyn Rowan is outstanding.’
Key clients
- Health Service Executive
- Galway City Council
- Trinity College Dublin
- Scottish Renewables
- JJ Rhatigan
- Ronan Group Real Estate
- Airbnb
- Macquarie Capital
- McGarrell Reilly
- Kimpton Vale
- First Step Homes
- EPS Group
- O’Flynn Construction
- Sisk Group
- Munster Technological University
- University of Galway
- National University Ireland – Maynooth
- Dublin City University
- National Treasury Management Agency
- Dublin City Council
- South Dublin County Council
- Port of Cork
- Kilkenny County Council
- Limerick City and County Council
- Equitix/Kajima
- Wicklow County Council
Work highlights
- Advised Ronan Group Real Estate on the construction law aspects of some of the largest private sector developments in Ireland.
- Advised JJ Rhatigan on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters throughout Ireland.
- Advised the University of Galway, Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University on the construction of various buildings throughout their campuses.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Angelyn Rowan
Philip Lee LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Angelyn Rowan, Clare Cashin