The sizeable team at Arthur Cox has a well-rounded projects and infrastructure practice that assists clients with the planning and development of new projects, as well as the acquisition, disposal and operation of brownfield projects. The team is particularly strong in the energy sector, handling some of the largest financing and development mandates in this area. Practice head Aaron Boyle handles infrastructure projects in the transport and telecoms sectors, while Alex McLean’s practice has a specific focus on the energy sector. Niav O’Higgins and Karen Killoran have significant experience of handling the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters in the construction sector. Other notable members of the team include Niamh McGovern and Danielle Conaghan.
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- ‘The team could pull from first-hand experience to help us navigate contractual queries.’
- ‘Niamh McGovern has been my first port of call for legal queries. She will return calls or answer queries promptly. She offers a professional and high-quality service.’
- ‘The Arthur Cox team has extensive and unparalleled knowledge of renewable energy projects. Working with them inspires confidence in the team here, knowing that the advice received is sound.’
- ‘Niamh McGovern is our go-to partner in this space. She is readily available and a great communicator. She has great industry knowledge. She can easily draw on other experience in the market to ensure we are getting the best advice possible.’
Key clients
- John Laing
- National Broadband Ireland
- Power Capital
- Celtic Roads Group
- Corio
- Intel FAB Extension Project
- Greenlink Interconnector Limited
- Invesis
- Orsted
- Ardstone
- Meta
- LDA
- Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
- FuturEnergy Ireland
- Irish Social Housing Property II
- EIB Celtic Interconnector
- Bord Na Mona
Work highlights
- Advised John Laing on all aspects of its acquisition of AMP’s Irish assets – Towercom, Valley Healthcare and the Convention Centre Dublin PPP.
- Advising National Broadband Ireland on a day-to-day basis regarding the deployment of the National Broadband Plan.
- Assisted Greenlink with its interconnector project between Ireland and Great Britain.
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Practice head
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Aaron Boyle