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McCann FitzGerald LLP

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Clients from both the public and private sectors turn to McCann FitzGerald LLP for advice on complex projects from a diverse set of sectors, including transport, energy, utilities, infrastructure, education, housing, real estate and telecoms. Eamonn O’Hanrahan and Colm Fanning jointly head the practice and boast substantial expertise in the financial aspects of public transport and social housing projects. Brendan Slattery regularly advises public sector bodies and regulatory authorities on planning and environmental law, while Stephen Proctor focuses on construction and engineering projects. Other key members of the team include seasoned litigator Michelle Doyle and public procurement law experts Kevin Kelly and Orlaith Sheehy.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent project management, allocation of relevant resources, everything delivered promptly and excellent cross-functional approach.’
  • ‘Orlaith Sheehy stands out for her ability to co-ordinate advice on various projects while staying focused and delivering on each to an excellent standard.’
  • ‘I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with McCanns. The entire team demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and respect throughout our interaction.’
  • ‘Brendan Slattery is excellent in his field. Michelle Doyle works tirelessly for her clients.’
  • ‘The team are leaders in their field and are highly respected nationally and internationally.’
  • ‘They offer expert, forward-thinking legal counsel at all times. They have a knowledge that spans a range of industry sectors. Your goals are their priority, and the most complex legal challenges are explained in layman's terms.’
  • ‘The team stand out for their knowledge and expertise in the area, and understanding of this particular area of law and ongoing judgments.’
  • ‘A strong and dedicated team.’

Key clients

  • Allied Irish Banks PLC
  • Apollo Global Management, LLC
  • Bank of Ireland
  • Bartra Capital Property
  • Bord na Móna PLC
  • Brookfield Renewable Partners
  • Coillte
  • Department of Education
  • Diageo
  • Dublin City Council
  • Electricity Supply Board
  • Energia
  • Ervia/Gas Networks Ireland
  • European Investment Bank
  • Galway County Council
  • Global Student Accommodation
  • Goldbeck Solar
  • Greencells Group
  • Greencoat Capital LLP/Greencoat Renewables PLC
  • Hammerson
  • Home Building Finance Ireland
  • Housing Finance Agency
  • Housing Infrastructure Services Company
  • Irish Water
  • John Sisk & Son
  • Jones Engineering
  • Land Development Agency
  • Macquarie Group
  • National Development Finance Agency
  • National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
  • National Transport Authority
  • National Treasury Management Agency
  • Office of Government Procurement
  • Office of Public Works
  • Rabobank
  • Road Safety Authority
  • Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
  • Statkraft
  • Touax
  • Transport Infrastructure Ireland
  • Walls Construction
  • Ward and Burke Limited
  • Wicklow County Council

Work highlights

  • Assisted the National Development Finance Agency/Dublin City Council with the legal structuring of the Dublin District Heating Scheme project.
  • Advised the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board on the design and construction of the New Children’s Hospital and Satellite Centres with a value in excess of €1bn.
  • Assisted FuturEnergy Ireland with its funding requirements of €300m on a rolling basis to fund development expenditure of onshore wind projects.

Lawyers

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Colm Fanning

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Colm handles a range of general banking and financial work but has particular experience in project finance, corporate banking, structured finance, asset finance, tax based leasing, receivables syndication and PPPs. In recent years Colm has worked extensively on many of the major infrastructure project financings in Ireland. He has advised public authorities, bidding consortia and funders in PPP competition and projects across a range of sectors, including roads, rail, waste, health, energy and renewables, culture, education and technology.

Leading individuals

Eamonn O'Hanrahan

Eamonn O'Hanrahan

Hall of fameMcCann FitzGerald LLP

Eamonn leads our Projects Group, and has particular experience in project finance, with an emphasis on public transport. He has advised numerous statutory agencies and private sector entities in relation to PPP and other projects. He also handles more general banking and financial work for a variety of financial institutions, including secured and structured lending. He has advised across a range of sectors, including roads, rail, waste, energy, renewables and technology. As an experienced projects and banking lawyer, Eamonn brings particular capability and a proven history in terms of managing and delivering projects with diverse strands and inputs through to completion. He is also recognised as a leading adviser in relation to legal issues affecting public entities, having advised a range of statutory agencies.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eamonn O’Hanrahan, Colm Fanning

Other key lawyers

Kevin Kelly, Orlaith Sheehy, Brendan Slattery, Stephen Proctor, Michelle Doyle

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