William Fry LLP handles project development matters for a diverse roster of domestic and international clients that includes banks, state and semi-state bodies, developers, funds, and large manufacturing companies. The team provides a full-service offering, including advice on the planning, financing, regulatory, construction, and operational aspects of project development. Liam McCabe heads the practice and regularly advises investment houses on PPP projects. Jarleth Heneghan is known for his expertise in IT infrastructure projects, while Fergus Devine specialises in the energy and natural resources sectors. Other key members of the practice include Conor Linehan SC, Cassandra Byrne, and Bryanna Ryan, who specialises in the contractual aspects of construction and engineering projects.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘WF are very client focussed while being always commercially aware of issues in the construction sector. Commercial awareness and astute advice is their strongest USP.’
- ‘Always on top of the brief and the issues when providing advice.’
- 'The William Fry projects and PPP team display unique industry insights and have consistently delivered a high standard of service.'
- 'Jarleth Heneghan is very engaging. Jarleth always provides pragmatic and focused advice and consistently delivers to high standards within tight timeframes. Jarleth's industry knowledge is particularly valued.'
- 'The team always takes an innovative approach to problem-solving.'
- 'Jarleth Heneghan has always shown an ability to work effectively with others and foster a collaborative environment. He listens actively, and contributes constructively. He has a strong work ethic and his dedication and perseverance in getting the project across the line is evident.'
Key clients
- Allied Irish Bank plc
- Amarenco Solar
- Aughinish Alumina
- BlackRock
- Bord Gáis
- Bord na Móna
- Brookfield Renewable Energy Group
- Circle K (formerly Topaz)
- Department of Public Expenditure & Reform
- Department of Environment, Climate & Communications
- Department for the Economy
- Diageo
- Digital Realty Trust
- Dublin Airport Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Dublin City University
- Dublin Institute of Technology
- Dublin Port Company
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Edwards Lifesciences
- EirGrid plc
- Electricity Supply Board
- Enginenode Limited
- European Investment Bank
- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
- Fingal County Council
- FuturEnergy
- Green Biofuels Ireland
- Hammerson plc
- Hines
- King Street Capital
- Irish Infrastructure Fund
- KC Capital Property Group
- Louth County Council
- Merck Millipore Limited
- MML Growth Capital Partners Limited
- National Treasury Management Agency
- National Asset Management Agency
- Offaly County Council
- Office of Government Procurement
- Omnes Capital
- SIRO Limited
- South Dublin County Council
- The Dutch Infrastructure Fund
- The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- University College Dublin
- Voltalia, SA
- XL Group/QBE
- Yew Grove REIT plc
Work highlights
- Advised the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications on the National Broadband Plan, Ireland's largest PPP project.
- Advised EirGrid on the Celtic Interconnector Project, the proposed 700MW Celtic Interconnector between Ireland and France.
- Advised Diageo on all aspects of the landmark St. James' Gate Guinness Brewery site to be known as Guinness Quarter, a new urban quarter extending to approximately 12.5 acres of redevelopment in central Dublin.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Liam McCabe