Niamh McGovern
Arthur CoxArthur Cox’s energy, renewables and natural resources team brings specialist advice to project developers and operators in the clean power space. Niamh McGovern heads the team and regularly advises project operators on regulatory, contractual, planning, and development matters impacting renewable power, bioenergy, and gas projects. Environment and planning group lead Danielle Conaghan is a stand-out advisor to energy suppliers and operators, particularly in the offshore wind segment, assisting on planning, consenting, and regulatory matters. Infrastructure and construction specialist Aaron Boyle is a key contact for commercial agreements and project contracts, while corporate and M&A expert Amy McDermott specialises in commercial law matters in the energy space.
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Testimonials
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‘A market-leading energy team - they excel in delivery and their genuine dedication to their clients.’
‘Arthur Cox has a very complete team of experts across all services for the renewable energy industry (real estate, property, contracts, project finance, M&A). Combines great experience of complex high-profile deals with an ability to accompany clients to structure deals.’
‘Some of the best professionals in their domain of expertise, particularly in planning and energy.'
‘The team always develops quality work on time.'
‘Niamh McGovern's knowledge, expertise, pragmatism and commercialism are sector leading. Combined with a focus on delivering for her client, agility in problem solving and an incredible ease of presence and approach, Niamh is a standout partner in the Irish legal landscape.'
Key clients
- Energia
- Power Capital Renewable Energy
- Greenlink Interconnector
- Encyclis
- Starwood
- Gas Networks Ireland
- Corio Generation Sceirde Rocks
- Kilshane Energy
- Department of the Environment, Climate and Communication (DECC)
- Neoen
- Oweninny Power DAC
- NTR plc
- Tesla
- FuturEnergy Ireland – Carrownagowan
- Kerry Group
- Axpo
- Ingka JV
- Applegreen EV
- Strategic Power
- Irish Water
Work highlights
- Advising Power Capital Renewable Energy on all aspects of the development and financing of 400MW of solar and BESS development in Ireland.
- Advising Energia on various projects across its energy business, including renewables, regulatory advice, litigation, power purchase agreements, commercial arrangements, financing and otherwise.
- Advised Starwood on the financing and acquisition of the Echelon data centre.
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Niamh McGovern