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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- ‘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.
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Conor Owens, Ross Moore