Valerie Lawlor
Hall of fameMcCann FitzGerald LLPMcCann FitzGerald LLP’s energy and natural resources department offers ‘practical, straightforward, and top-notch advice’ in the renewable energy space. Providing clients with a ’pragmatic, solution-focused approach’, team head Valerie Lawlor is an expert in corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters, particularly concerning onshore and offshore wind auctions and assets. Rory O’Malley is a key contact for joint ventures and investments in the renewable energy space, counting major energy developers and utilities among his clients. Brendan Slattery is a standout advisor on contentious and non-contentious project development matters, particularly in the onshore and offshore wind segments, while Sinéad Martyn brings vital experience in planning and environmental law matters and is a expert regarding maritime regimes.
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Testimonials
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‘Exceptional knowledge and experience, easy to deal with.’
‘A great team to work with, an expanse of knowledge and experience, and unafraid to deal with a plethora of legal queries ranging widely across all aspects of modern-day large-scale projects.’
‘The energy and natural resources team at McCann FitzGerald is top tier in the Irish market. They have deep knowledge of the industry and have an impressive ability to tackle challenges with ease. They really understood our commercial requirements and know how to craft smart, practical solutions.'
- 'The team’s strengths lie in its ability to handle both large and small deals and customise appropriate solutions accordingly: they combine expertise with a client-friendly approach that’s hard to beat.’
‘McCann FitzGerald stands out for its in-depth expertise and down-to-earth approach. The team are not just knowledgeable — they take the time to understand your specific needs and offer practical, straightforward, and top-notch advice.’
- ‘Valerie Lawlor has deep knowledge of the sector, combined with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach.’
- 'Éamon Ó Cuív combines knowledge, an ability to see the bigger picture and commercial context, and a true attention to detail to always deliver practical solutions.'
- 'Stephen Proctor is an excellent sounding board for a vast range of issues. His ability to grasp the kernel of the issue I raise with him and ability to delve into the team and leverage their support is continuously impressive.'
Key clients
- Electricity Supply Board
- MaresConnect
- EDF
- Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
- Greencoat Renewables
- PSE Kinsale Energy
- Astatine
- Bord na Móna and ESB
- Coillte
- Pure Data Centres
- Ronan Group Real Estate
- Energia
- Investment in Hall Power Limited
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd
- Statkraft
- GAMA
- Gore Street Capital
- Morgan Stanley
- Emerging Markets Power (Holdings) Limited, Galileo Green Energy Gmbh and Wind Power Invest A/S
- Regnum Renewables Ireland Limited
- Ecocem Materials Limited
- Herbata Data Centres
- Ervia/Irish Water/Gas Networks Ireland
- FuturEnergy Ireland
- Solas Sustainable Energy Fund ICAV – Vivd Edge
- New Fortress Energy
- Greenvolt Next Holding, S.A.
- Commission for Regulation of Utilities
- Bord na Móna
- Prepaypower
- Ørsted
- The shareholders of Cnoc Windfarms Limited
- Greenlink
- Energia
- Saorgus
Work highlights
- Advising a joint venture entity of Bord na Móna and ESB on the development of a 108 MWp solar project at Timahoe North, Co. Kildare.
- Advised Bord Gáis Energy/Centrica on its partnership to explore opportunities to supply Ireland’s electricity market with green electricity from offshore wind with Macquarie-backed Corio Generation.
- Advising Statkraft on the licensing and development consent process for a proposed offshore wind energy development, the North Irish Sea Array (NISA).
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Practice head
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Valerie Lawlor