The energy and natural resources practice at McCann FitzGerald LLP assists its varied client list of project sponsors, lenders and state bodies with a wide range of mandates, including the development, structuring, financing and construction of projects. The firm regularly handles renewable energy projects, including onshore and offshore wind projects, and solar and hydrogen power plants. Valerie Lawlor heads the team, with her specific focus on M&A and IPO transactions, while Rory O’Malley is well-versed in equity fundraisings in the renewable sector. Key names within the practice include planning and environmental expert Brendan Slattery, and Éamon Ó Cuív, who regularly assists clients with infrastructure assets from London office.
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- ‘I have worked with Rory O'Malley and Valerie Lawlor, and they have been at the forefront of an ever-changing market during this time. The team led by Rory and Valarie have evolved and adapted to changes in the energy market.’
- ‘Proven ability to execute with a problem-solving focus and attention to every detail’
- ‘Seamless integration of sector-specific energy knowledge with corporate know-how.’
- ‘Valerie Lawlor is a top energy practitioner with an acute perception of client needs.’
- ‘MCF are responsive and punctual in providing a legal opinion in an evolving legislative sphere.’
- ‘The MCF team is approachable and personable - providing a unique delivery of advice verbally, complimented by formal written opinion.’
Key clients
- Electricity Supply Board
- MaresConnect
- Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
- Greencoat Renewables
- PSE Kinsale Energy
- Bord na Móna and ESB
- Coillte
- Ronan Group Real Estate
- Investment in Hall Power Limited
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd
- Statkraft
- GAMA
- Gore Street Capital
- Emerging Markets Power (Holdings) Limited
- Galileo Green Energy Gmbh
- Wind Power Invest A/S
- Regnum Renewables Ireland Limited
- Ecocem Materials Limited
- Ervia/Irish Water/Gas Networks Ireland
- Aer Soléir/547 Energy
- FuturEnergy Ireland
- Octopus Renewables
- 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
- Boliden Tara Mines
- Breedon Group
- Vedanta Resources
Work highlights
- Advised Electricity Supply Board on its landmark agreement with the Danish wind energy company, Ørsted, to jointly develop an Irish offshore wind portfolio.
- Advised the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications on the design and legal drafting of the terms and conditions for the third RESS auction.
- Advised Bord na Móna and ESB joint venture on the development of a 108 MWp solar project at Timahoe North, Co.
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Valerie Lawlor