Energy and natural resources

A&L Goodbody LLP

The energy, infrastructure and natural resources group at A&L Goodbody LLP brings expert advice to leading domestic and multinational lenders, investors, and operators. Ross Moore, who brings clients ‘practical and commercial’ advice on regulatory, project development, and financing matters, heads the team and is an expert across the renewable energy, electricity, gas, and heat markets. John Dallas specialises in the development, financing, acquisition, and sale of large-scale solar, wind, and renewable gas projects, counting major energy operators, investors, and lenders among his clients. David McElroy is a further banking expert and regularly advises lenders on project and corporate financing mandates concerning renewable energy, thermal power, and electricity infrastructure assets. Aisling O’Donoghue is another key contact.

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‘All interactions with the energy team have been very professional and of a high standard. It is clear that there is depth of experience in the team and working through a transaction I definitely feel like I am in good hands.’
‘The team is involved on most of the leading energy deals in the country which gives them a great insight into what's necessary in the market and what can be achieved.’
‘Ross Moore and his team are always prepared to go above and beyond to get a deal done. Their advice is practical and commercial, which is great for the client. The team can also deal with complexity which is often a feature in energy-related transactions.’
‘John Dallas and Robbie Nicholas are excellent. They set out legal advice in a clear and concise manner that is understandable for non-lawyers. It is evident they have lots of experience in the market and I feel we get the benefit of that.’

Key clients

Allianz Capital Partners
Asper Investment Management
Société Générale
Allied Irish Banks plc.
Bank of Ireland
ING Bank N.V.
HSBC
BOC Gases (subsidiary of Linden Group)
Codling Wind Park (a joint venture between EDF and Fred Olsen)
La Banque Postale
Echelon Data Centres
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited
Enva, backed by Exponent Private Equity
Parkwind NV / Oriel Windfarm Limited
Sustainable Development Capital Limited
Danske Bank A/S
Barclays Ireland Bank PLC

Work highlights

Advised Allianz Capital Partners on its acquisition of a portfolio of 16 Irish solar farms from Elgin Energy, Allianz’s first transaction in the Irish market.
Advising BOC Gases in relation to its co-development with Bord Na Mona plc of one of Ireland’s first-ever renewable hydrogen production facilities at the 84 MW Mount Lucas Windfarm.
Advised La Banque Postale and Allied Irish Banks on the approximately €80m acquisition and project financing of a 199 MW solar complex acquired by Octopus Renewables from Statkraft.

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