Michael Byrne
Matheson LLPMatheson LLP houses a wide-ranging public law practice which counts a broad array of state and semi-state bodies, government departments and private sector companies among its clients. The team has significant expertise in contentious matters, including judicial reviews and statutory investigations and appeals, and also stands out for its strengths in energy regulatory issues, the procurement and development of public infrastructure projects, and freedom of information law. The practice is led by litigation-focused Michael Byrne, Nicola Dunleavy, whose extensive practice includes planning and environmental law, Garret Farrelly, a key name in the energy sector, and state aid and public procurement specialist Kate McKenna.
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‘The team are very strong on data protection and potential defamation liabilities. Sound judgement on political sensitivities around certain pieces of complex work.’
‘We had a very good experience with Eltin Ryle – excellent follow up and good advice.’
Key clients
- Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DECC)
- Drogheda Port Company
- Laois County Council
- Enterprise Ireland
Work highlights
- Advising the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications on the second onshore and first offshore auction for the provision of the renewable electricity support scheme (RESS).
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Michael Byrne, Nicola Dunleavy, Garret Farrelly, Kate McKenna