Public sector

McCann FitzGerald LLP

With ‘expertise over a wide-range of areas’, McCann FitzGerald LLP‘s public law practice advises an extensive roster of state and other public sector bodies on contentious and non-contentious regulatory and administrative matters. The team is widely recognised for its strength in public procurement matters and in the development of major infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport sector; projects specialist Eamonn O’Hanrahan and public procurement ’expert‘ Orlaith Sheehy are notable names in this area. The firm also has a stellar record in judicial reviews and regulatory litigation, wherein Michelle Doyle, Catherine Derrig and Rosaleen Byrne are all highly regarded. Seán Barton is also a key name.

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Testimonials

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‘Excellent understanding of public procurement law and advice on our obligations.’
‘Orlaith Sheehy is an expert in her industry. She has excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a number of projects with different demanding stakeholders and the challenges faced when these projects cross over - always ensuring the expectations of all are managed. Consistent and precise in her advice.’
‘Expert advisors.’
‘Expertise over a wide-range of areas. Very good response times and a proactive, collaborative approach.’
‘McCanns have fostered (and earned) a deep relationship with us at an organisational and personal level through the provision of high-quality legal advice.’
‘Deep knowledge of our organisation, its statutory role and functions and the environment it works within.’
‘I would highly recommend McCann Fitzgerald for any legal advice needed. They offer a high-quality, professional and efficient service.’
‘Each of the solicitors I worked with at McCanns was excellent. They have extensive experience with a keen eye for detail. Orlaith Sheehy deserves particular mention for her outstanding and prompt service.’

Key clients

An Post
Bord na Móna plc
Broadcasting Authority of Ireland
Central Bank of Ireland
Charities Regulator
CIE/Irish Rail
Coillte Teoranta (the Forestry Board)
Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg)
Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU)
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 (HBFI)
Housing Finance Agency (HFA)
Housing Infrastructure Services Company (HisCo)
Institute of Directors
Irish Bank Resolution Corporation
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
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 (Vhi)

Work highlights

Advising Voluntary Health Insurance Board (Vhi) in a range of ongoing matters, including a series of proceedings involving abuse of dominance claims brought against Vhi by service providers (including a medical service provider) for refusal of insurance.
Advising the National Transport Authority on a variety of matters, including the procurement and contractual aspects of its Connecting Ireland rural transport plan.
Advising the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation in connection with long-running and high-profile proceedings against the former CEO of Irish Nationwide Building Society.

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