The energy team at LK Shields Solicitors LLP is known for assisting domestic and international clients with their energy project investments, frequently acting in significant acquisitions and regulatory matters. Philip Daly chairs the group; his primary area of focus being investment structures in the renewable energy sector. Jamie Ritchie is noted for his expansive expertise in energy infrastructure projects.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • 'The team is unique as it has a very strong long-term relationship focus and understands that value is created from these relationships.'
  • 'Philip Daly is an outstanding Partner. He is quiet and reflective and will often proactively revert to the client with new ideas or insights into issues to assist the client to make better decisions. Philip is a wise counsel and is a shining light to the ethics and conduct of business by LK Shields.'
  • 'Good knowledge of the industry, well balanced team.'

Key clients

  • ESB
  • Seabased AB
  • Ameresco Inc.
  • Rika Biogas
  • TOP Oil
  • Star Energy Plc
  • Caren Meicnic Teoranta
  • Veolia
  • Coillte
  • Natural Forces Renewables
  • Swen Impact Fund for Transition 2
  • Sulus Solar
  • Ion Renewables Limited
  • McMahon Design and Management
  • Fuels for Ireland
  • Rika Biogas Investments
  • GX Solartech Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Ameresco Inc. on its acquisition of a number of onshore windfarms for regeneration.
  • Advised Ion Energy on the roll out of large scale electricity battery storage facilities at a number of sites across Ireland to avail of the DS3 support regime.
  • Assisted Rika Biogas with biogas projects in the creation of a joint venture established in Ireland to invest in European biomethane and BioLNG developers.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Philip Daly

Other key lawyers

Jamie Ritchie