The projects and construction team at Philip Lee LLP works closely with the firm’s planning team to provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of project development, including environmental assessment, planning, procurement, documentation, financing, operation, and dispute resolution. Kerri Crossen specialises in PPP projects in the education, health, and transport sectors and co-heads the team with Jonathan Kelly, who advises on the financial aspects of infrastructure projects. Angelyn Rowan has specific expertise in social housing projects, while Hugh Cummins’s specialism lies in the energy and utilities sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I cannot commend the Philip Lee team highly enough. They allocate the most experienced resources to the various legal work streams. They are very client-focused. They always act in a fair and balanced manner. This is consistent throughout the practice at all levels.’
  • ‘Kerri Crossen is very professional and approachable. She can provide clear instructions and advice. She values the wider relationship and is very receptive to introducing me to potential partners.’
  • ‘Philip Lee LLP is a specialist in PPP and construction law and a great resource. While they have an in-depth knowledge of the law, the team have an in-depth knowledge of PPPs, which means that they are an accessible resource through the contract from beginning to end.’
  • ‘Hugh Cummins is the partner who stands out for us. He is always at hand to deal with any issues that arise and is a great team player for us to have. Hugh takes the complications and translates the issues.’

Key clients

  • Equitix
  • National Development Finance Agency (NDFA)
  • Port of Cork
  • Health Service Executive
  • John Sisk and Son
  • Kajima Partnerships Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised the National Treasury Management Agency and the NDFA on Social Housing 4 and 5 PPP Bundles.
  • Advised Equitix and Kajima Partnerships on their tender for Social Housing 3 PPP Bundle.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Philip Lee LLP
Kerri specialises in projects, PPPs, procurement and construction and has practiced in the area for over 20 years. She advises on all aspects of the procurement and delivery of infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients in diverse sectors including transport, education, health and housing. Kerri advises on all forms of construction contracts from low value standard construction documentation to high value bespoke infrastructure and PPP contracts. She advises on EU and national public procurement law, in relation to running tender procedures for the supply of works, goods and services contracts, on risk mitigation measures in tender procedures and regarding procurement challenges for both public and private clients.
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Philip Lee LLP
Hugh is a partner and has considerable experience in a broad range of practice areas including projects and construction, energy & natural resources, Energy Performance Contracting, Local Energy Supply Contracts, procurement and alternative dispute resolution. Hugh has advised clients on the drafting, settling and procuring of the required contractual documentation on a wide range of complex, large-scale mixed use projects in Ireland both in the public and private sectors. Hugh is also heavily involved in the areas of energy performance contracts and local energy supply contracts and regularly advises clients on the procurement, negotiation, drafting and settlement of such contracts.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kerri Crossen, Jonathan Kelly

Other key lawyers

Laura Mullen, Hugh Cummins, Patrick Kane, Angelyn Rowan