William Fry LLP has a robust practice advising government departments, regulators, and public bodies on a wide range of issues, including public procurement, state aid, regulatory compliance, and project financing. Renowned for its proficiency in financing and developing telecoms, energy, and transport infrastructure projects, the team is led by Claire Waterson, with key contributions from public sector employment specialist Alicia Compton and experienced litigator Garrett Breen.
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Key clients
- European Investment Bank
- Department of Finance
- Central Bank of Ireland
- Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
- EirGrid plc
- National Asset Management Agency
- National Treasury Management Agency
- Revenue Commissioners
- SOLAS
- Fingal County Council
- Louth County Council
- Dublin Airport Authority plc
- Dublin City Council
- The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Coimisiún na Meán
- Bord Gais Networks
- Dublin Port Company
Work highlights
- Advised Coimisiún na Meán on its design and implementation of a new regulatory regime for online safety.
- Advised the Department of Communications on the National Broadband Plan, Ireland's largest PPP infrastructure project (€3bn).
- Advised the Department of Finance on the directed buyback by AIB Group plc from the Minister for Finance.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claire Waterson