A&L Goodbody LLP is renowned for its expertise in advising clients on the energy market, and handling work related to the acquisition of energy storage, renewable hydrogen, and industrial waste projects. The team is increasingly active in transactional and regulatory matters involving the ongoing energy transition and financing of data centers and solar projects. Ross Moore chairs the group; his practice centres around the renewable sector, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance. John Dallas regularly assists sponsors, lenders and developers on energy and infrastructure projects, while David McElroy primarily advises investors and developers. Robbie Nicholas and Aisling O'Donoghue are also recommended.
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- ‘Good technical skills combined with excellent industry and market knowledge.’
- ‘John Dallas and Aisling O'Donoghue have provided clear, practical and commercial advice. That advice has aligned with the aims of what we are trying to achieve on our project.’
- ‘In-depth knowledge of the Irish energy sector. The team takes a proactive role in solving issues that have arisen on the projects we have worked with them on.’
- ‘David McElroy - strong knowledge of project financing documentation. John Dallas - excellent experience with the underlying project documentation. Impact of national legislation/permits and friendly manner.’
- ‘Reactivity, skills and availability. ALG team members were dedicated to our deal and very helpful in the negotiation and by helping us to understand the Irish environment.’
- ‘Aisling O'Donoghue and David McElroy were our main contacts. They were exceptional, very helpful, pragmatic, deal makers and dedicated to defending their client interests.’
- ‘Excellent market knowledge and a go-to legal adviser. Personable in approach. Strike a good balance between commercial and legal advice. Proactive and make themselves available for key discussions.’
- I have worked closely with John Dallas. Tenacious approach and extremely hard-working, professional, knowledgeable and creative. Approach transactions with a good mix of personality and professionalism. Enjoyable to work with.’
Key clients
- Allied Irish Banks plc. and La Banque Postale
- Bank of Ireland
- BOC Gases
- Codling Wind Park
- Echelon Data Centres
- EDF Renewables Ireland Limited
- Enva, backed by Exponent Private Equity
- Parkwind NV / Oriel Windfarm Limited
- Sustainable Development Capital Limited
- The European Investment Bank
- Danske Bank A/S
- BNP Paribas S.A., Dublin Branch
- Barclays Ireland Bank PLC
- Vitol Holding
Work highlights
- Advised the club of Irish and international lenders, being The European Investment Bank, Danske Bank A/S, BNP Paribas and Barclays Bank Ireland plc, on all aspects of the project financing of the Celtic Interconnector, the proposed 700MW electricity interconnector between Ireland and France.
- Advised Vitol Holding Limited on the acquisition from Hanwha Energy Corporation Europe SLU of an 80% stake in two 100MW battery energy storage system projects in Ireland.
- Advised EDF Renewables Ireland Limited on their acquisition of 50% of the shares in the Western Star and Emerald floating offshore wind projects.
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Ross Moore