Ainsley Heffernan
Beauchamps LLPThe energy practice at Beauchamps LLP assists clients with the full spectrum of renewable energy project related matters, including construction, financing, refinancing and planning. The group is noted for is expertise in projects involving energy storage, green hydrogen and solar power. Ainsley Heffernan, who has broad experience in handling wind farm projects, including onshore and offshore wind plants, heads the practice, further supported construction team head Richard Stowe. Stuart Conaty is another key contact known for his planning and environmental expertise.
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- ‘The team at Beauchamps are very approachable. They understand the practice area and are up-to-date with the latest case law. They respond to queries and help to resolve an issue and close out a transaction in an efficient way.’
- ‘Ainsley Heffernan and Stuart Conaty are two partners I would deal with regularly. Both partners are excellent in their field and are always willing to assist and help with a transaction. They bring the client through the matter and help everyone understand why a certain approach is required.’
- ‘I find Beauchamps to be a solutions-orientated legal advisor with an excellent appreciation of the commercial realities facing our business.’
- ‘Ainsley Heffernan, who I would rate exceptional in the energy and natural resources field.’
- ‘They have a unique understanding of both renewable energy, coupled with corporate law.’
- ‘The renewable energy team has some great partners, including Ainsley Heffernan. They have a great experience across the Irish renewable energy market, including corporate M&A, banking, and regulatory matters.’
- ‘Ainsley Heffernan is a superb legal advisor for renewable energy. He is highly practical and a great guide to navigating complex contractual negotiations.’
Key clients
- Bord na Móna
- FuturEnergy Ireland
- ART Generation
- Terra Solar
- EDF Renewables
- ABO Wind
- Fred. Olsen Seawind
- RES Group
- Mercury Renewables
- Simply Blue Energy
- Wind Energy Ireland
- Western Power
- Lumcloon Energy
- Codling Offshore Wind Park
- Harmony Solar
- RWE Renewables
- BNRG
- Constant Energy
- Ormonde Organics
- Source Galileo
- Regnum Renewables
- Vestas
Work highlights
- Assised Bord na Móna with its joint venture with international offshore wind developer Ocean Winds to identify, develop and build a number of offshore wind farms around the coast of Ireland.
- Advised Constant Energy on the development of a portfolio of 9 onshore wind farms, 3 green hydrogen projects and 2 gas peaking plants in the west of Ireland.
- Assisted ABO Wind with the development, finance and subsequent sale of the 27.6MW Sheskin Wind Farm in County Mayo to the Luxembourg based investment fund - Europe IV Soparfi Sarl.
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Ainsley Heffernan