Public sector

McCann FitzGerald LLP

McCann FitzGerald LLP‘s public law practice is renowned for providing comprehensive support to government departments and public sector bodies. The team excels in both contentious and non-contentious regulatory and administrative matters, with standout expertise in public procurement and the development of large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport sector. Frequently advising on investigations, enforcement actions, and judicial review proceedings, the team also assists clients with state aid issues. Eamonn O’Hanrahan leads the practice and is rated for his project finance expertise. Seán Barton has a wealth of experience handling corporate governance and legal risk management issues. Catherine Derrig and Orlaith Sheehy are also recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘Their breadth of knowledge and willingness to challenge the norm in terms of argument.’
‘Very professional and easy to work with.’
‘Very professional in approach, personable, proactive in bringing issues to our attention.’
‘Seán Barton is extremely knowledgeable on court rules and practice and procedure. He is very flexible in his approach and is also very personable.’
'Broad level of expertise in the area of public sector practice.’
‘High level of experience and expertise in public sector practice.’

Key clients

An Post
Bord na Móna plc
Central Bank of Ireland
Charities Regulator
CIE/Irish Rail
Coillte Teoranta (the Forestry Board)
Commission for Communications Regulation
Commission for the Regulation of Utilities
Courts Service
Dublin Airport Authority
Electricity Supply Board
Ervia
Government Departments, including Department of Finance and Department of Justice and Equality
Home Building Finance Ireland
Housing Finance Agency
Housing Infrastructure Services Company
Institute of Directors
Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Limited
Irish Takeover Panel
Local authorities, including Galway County Council, Kildare County Council, Laois County Council, Dublin City Council, Waterford City & County Council and others
Maynooth University
National Accreditation Board
National Asset Management Agency
National Development Finance Agency
National Transport Authority
National Treasury Management Agency
Office of Government Procurement
Office of Public Works
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Road Safety Authority
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority
Shannon Airport Authority
State Claims Agency
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Trinity College Dublin
United States Government
University College Dublin
Voluntary Health Insurance Board

Work highlights

Advised ComReg on dawn raids, various regulatory disputes and litigation before the Irish and European Union courts.
Advised Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the implementation of the European Union’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation.
Advised IBRC on its long-running and high-profile proceedings against the former Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Nationwide Building Society, Michael Fingleton.

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