Yvonne Scannell
Arthur CoxArthur Cox has built a strong reputation for assisting clients with complex regulatory regimes and litigation challenges related to the environmental and planning aspects of major housing and construction projects. Under the leadership of Danielle Conaghan, the team advises on all stages of large-scale infrastructure projects, including securing consent, financing, construction, and operation. Yvonne Scannell has unrivalled expertise in the area of water, waste and resources law, while other key members of the team include Jeanie Kelly and renewable energy sector specialist Jacinta Conway.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We use Arthur Cox for all legal matters related to planning. AC manage each case very well and are consistently on top of the relevant issues and proceedings. Their advice is direct and pragmatic where it needs to be.’
- ‘We deal almost exclusively with Jacinta Conway. Jacinta is easy to deal with, responsive and on top of the subject matter. We are very happy with the service provided to us.’
- ‘The team consists of a group of experts who provide top-class environmental and planning advice, working with us to develop solutions to various new challenges that arise from our work. This is also in an environment where there is new and continually developing regulation that requires a team that can anticipate potential challenges and navigate the safest passage. The team is available at any hour or day to assist.’
- ‘The level of expertise and commitment of certain individuals stands out. Danielle Conaghan and Jacinta Conway deserve special mention. They have worked through various challenges under significant time pressure and have delivered the right results that have allowed our projects to progress.’
- ‘Expansive knowledge with subject matter specialists and best-in-class individuals.’
- ‘Innovative, hardworking, good grasp of applicable case law, top talent, good at problem-solving, good track record.’
- ‘The senior professionals are strong technically and have plenty of relevant experience. They are involved in a lot of relevant deal flow and can advise around it.’
- ‘Danielle Conaghan is always available and very strong technically.’
Key clients
- Wind Energy Ireland
- Kilsaran
- Irish Cement Limited
- Strategic Power Projects
- Cellnex
- DP Energy
- daa
- Lionhead
- Malone O Regan Environmental Services
- Intel
- Cairn Homes
- Dawn Meats
- Mallinckrodt
- Storm Management NV
- McGill Planning and Consultants
- Durkan Construction
- Hughes Planning
- Corio Generation
- Silvermount
- Energia
- Energia/Seven Hills
- City ID
- LDA
- Stranwil Limited
- Marlet
- McCutcheon Halley
- AWN
- Dairygold
- Greensource
- Glanbia
- Jacobs
- RKD Architects
- Boliden Tara Mines
Work highlights
- Advised Corio Generation on all aspects of the development of the Sceirde Rocks 400MW offshore windfarm.
- Acted for Irish Cement Limited/CRH in defending two judicial review challenges before the Court of Appeal to its proposal to replace fossil fuel at its cement factory in Co Limerick.
- Advised Intel Ireland all planning and environmental aspects of its current operations and $8bn expansion project.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Danielle Conaghan
Arthur CoxNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Danielle Conaghan