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A&L Goodbody LLP

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A&L Goodbody LLP’s projects and infrastructure team has built a strong reputation for advising on all stages of complex domestic and cross-border projects, from planning and procurement to construction, operation, and decommissioning. In addition to this, the team handles a high volume of financing, refinancing and M&A transactions in this area. Ross Moore specialises in the regulatory and financial aspects of gas and energy projects and co-heads the team with Conor Owens, who advises on the full range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. John Dallas has extensive experience of working with lenders and developers on the financing of projects, while Enda O’Keeffe and Eamonn Gill focus on construction-related disputes. David McElroy and Jamie Rattigan are other key contacts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The individuals we deal with at ALG are extremely knowledgeable within their areas of expertise, which is extremely important to our business, as we receive best-in-class advice.’
  • ‘The team is very strong and knowledgeable, with a wealth of experience in this area - a safe pair of hands for any PPP.’
  • ‘Ross Moore and Conor Owens are excellent in this area and great to deal with. Enda O'Keeffe is also a very safe pair of hands, particularly on more contentious issues. Overall, the team is very strong.’
  • ‘The A&L Goodbody team adapts well to complex projects, offering a flexible service that allows for the application of the necessary resources as the project develops. There is a highly collaborative approach to their work, which results in a degree of familiarity with the project across the team. The team members offer the appropriate degree of challenge without impeding progress and are very solutions-focused. There is a high degree of emphasis on client satisfaction, and we have found the team very pleasant and professional to deal with. In summary, we have had a very successful engagement with A&L Goodbody to date on our projects and would highly recommend their services.’
  • ‘I would particularly like to note the excellent service provided by Ross Moore. The ability of his team to turn around work on tight deadlines to a high standard is impressive.’

Key clients

  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • Codling Wind Park
  • CVC Credit Partners Investment Management Limited
  • Echelon Data Centres
  • Enva, backed by Exponent Private Equity
  • Glenveagh Properties plc
  • Irish Water/Ervia
  • Kilkenny Cheese Limited
  • Parkwind NV/Oriel Windfarm Limited
  • Sustainable Development Capital Limited
  • The European Investment Bank
  • Danske Bank A/S
  • BNP Paribas S.A., Dublin Branch
  • Barclays Ireland Bank PLC
  • Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
  • UCD Property Development Company Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised TII on the procurement and construction of the new MetroLink project valued at over €3,500,000,000.
  • Advised the club of Irish and international lenders (the European Investment Bank, Danske Bank A/S, BNP Paribas and Barclays Bank Ireland plc) on all aspects of the project financing of the Celtic Interconnector, the proposed 700MW electricity interconnector between Ireland and France.
  • Advised Kilkenny Cheese Limited on the development, operation and project financing of a circa €200m continental cheese-manufacturing facility in Co Kilkenny.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Ross Moore

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Ross is a Partner in A&L Goodbody's Projects Group and is Head of the Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources Group. He is recognised as one of Ireland's leading energy and projects practitioners. Uniquely he combines his specialism as a banking lawyer in project finance transactions with extensive contractual experience on PPP, renewable and conventional energy projects and specialism in regulatory advice in respect of the electricity, gas and renewable energy markets. Ross also specialises in utility and semi-State energy and infrastructure transactions, oil and gas projects and energy/infrastructure sector M&A and joint ventures.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Conor Owens, Ross Moore

Other key lawyers

Enda O'Keeffe, John Dallas, Eamonn Gill, David McElroy, Jamie Rattigan