ByrneWallace LLP is recommended for its long-standing experience in all areas of energy law. The team regularly advises multi-national clients on the structuring, investing and development of energy transactions, in addition to onshore and offshore wind farm projects. The team is led by Fergal Ruane, who assists with power purchase agreements for wind farms and data centre infrastructure deals. Martin Cooney  is a key contact within the practice.

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Key clients

  • Mainstream Renewable Power
  • Permanent TSB
  • GridBeyond
  • Island Stability Services
  • Natural Forces Renewable Energy
  • Close Leasing
  • Carbon Sole Group
  • Allied Irish Banks plc
  • GridConnect
  • Hexicon AB
  • ING Bank
  • Ronan Group Renewables
  • Hitachi Energy Ireland
  • Gyrogy
  • Kildare County Council
  • Source Energie
  • Grafton Group
  • BNM

Work highlights

  • Advised a number of clients on corporate and on-site power purchase agreements in relation to wind and solar energy projects.
  • Advised Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited on contractual and procurement matters associated with Hitachi’s activities in the energy and data centre infrastructure sectors.
  • Assisted GeoPura with the creation of a hydrogen energy eco-system for a large Irish energy provider.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fergal Ruane

Other key lawyers

Martin Cooney