A&L Goodbody LLP‘s public sector team offers a ’commendable‘ service spanning both contentious and non-contentious matters relating to transport, housing, utilities, energy and healthcare. The firm particularly stands out for its experience advising on the procurement, planning, environmental aspects and construction of major public infrastructure projects, most recently advising Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the development of the MetroLink project. Anna-Marie Curran, who is well-regarded for her expertise in public procurement and state aid matters jointly leads the team with construction and engineering specialist Conor Owens. Enda O’Keeffe, who handles disputes arising from public projects, and environmental law expert Alison Fanagan are also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Parters are actively engaged in every matter, and will always have the final say before any decisions are made. They all have a fantastic work ethic, and will resource as required to get the best job done, and on time.'

  • 'I engage with A&L Goodbody LLP for both contentious and non-contentious matters and the level of service in both divisions is commendable; it is glaringly obvious they collaborate effectively as previous contentious experience is always considered by their non-contentious team, and their ability to think outside the box at the early stages of any matter is invaluable.’

  • ‘They stand out for their ability to think outside the box. Enda O'Keefe and Conor Owens can grasp the crux of any disputed matter extremely quickly and develop a clear and concise plan.'

  • 'The staff at A&L Goodbody LLP have a unique skill in really simplifying any matter - all competitor's submissions are overly legalistic and skew away from the key points that need to be addressed. One of their qualities is respect and honesty; they will always value any opinion offered.’

Key clients

  • Transport Infrastructure Ireland
  • La Française des Jeux
  • National Treasury Management Agency
  • BAM Building Limited
  • Nursing Homes Ireland
  • daa

Work highlights

  • Advising Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the procurement and construction of the new MetroLink project valued at over €3.5bn.
  • Advised French company La Française des Jeux on the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of the operator of the National Lottery, Premier Lotteries Ireland DAC, at a purchase price of €350m.
  • Advising NHI on a state aid complaint to the European Commission in relation to the operation of the Fair Deal scheme.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anna-Marie Curran, Conor Owens

Other key lawyers

Alison Fanagan, Alan Roberts, Cliona Christle, Enda O'Keeffe, Jamie Rattigan