LK Shields Solicitors LLP remains active in the projects and PPP space, advising clients on procurement and the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts. The team is particularly strong in the social housing sector, acting on behalf of multiple developers and funders in relation to high-value projects. Practice head Jamie Ritchie regularly advises on consortium arrangements and third-party funded projects. Seanna Mulrean specialises in construction projects in the telecoms sector. Cian O'Lionaird left the firm.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team is now a well-established and ever-growing presence in the Irish market and further afield. The team can draw on legal and industry expertise all in one place.’
- ‘Jamie Ritchie is a well-established, renowned and trusted solicitor in his chosen work. In any dealings that one ever has with him, he is very adept and astute in the construction law. His answers are well thought out and he provides considered and top-tier advice. He has seemingly a natural ability to understand an issue, understand the business, and bring these two sometimes opposing needs together to form well-structured, sound, and diligent legal and commercial advice.’
- 'The team is very knowledgeable, proactive and tactically minded.'
- 'Jamie Ritchie is an excellent lawyer. He cuts straight to the issue.'
Key clients
- Kajima Ireland Limited
- Glasgiven Contracts Limited
- Elkstone Capital Partners Limited
- Ellwood Homes Development
- Purcell Construction
- Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC
- Propchain Solutions Limited t/a Prop
- McMahon Design and Management Limited
- CareChoice Group
- Gowan Motor Distribution Limited
- Ameresco Limited
- October Investments
- Seabased
- Manufacturing Conglomerate
- Crane Hire Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Kajima Ireland Limited on the development and financing of a new 258-home residential scheme in Belmayne, Dublin as part of a joint venture with Bartra.
- Advised a large UK-based rail contractor on its bid for a substantial construction contract in relation to a new rail project in the south-west region of Ireland.
- Advised McMahon Design and Management on EPCM and O&M contracts for multiple international sub-sea and maritime projects within the Irish Maritime Area.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jamie Ritchie