Carson McDowell

The energy and renewables team at Carson McDowell are experienced in handling large acquisitions, planning applications, and development for energy clients in Northern Ireland. Practice head Neasa Quigley, ‘well-known and respected’ in the energy sector, often advises clients on relevant M&A and equity funding matters. Gary McGhee is adept at energy commercial contracts and licence compliance. Le-ann Campbell, ’an exceptional associate and consistently delivers to tight deadlines’ provides M&A related advice for energy clients.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The Carson McDowell team are professional, welcoming, friendly, and happy to assist with any issues or questions raised. They sit in the local renewable groups and give a lot of time to making sure they are up to date with what is going on in the sector generally to provide the best service they can to clients.’
‘Neasa Quigley is a well-known and respected in the renewable energy sector, she has represented us for years and will continue to in the future. Le-Ann Campbell is a becoming a well-established name within the sector generally, she is very knowledgeable and always goes the extra mile.’
‘Carsons knowledge of the Energy Sector in Northern Ireland is exceptional. The continuity and accessibility of staff sets them above any other firms I have worked with.’
‘Neasa Quigley has an ability to reduce complex legal documents into the key issues that matter to us thereby minimising the amount of time that we have to take to identify commercial issues.’
‘Le-Ann Campbell is an exceptional associate and consistently delivers to tight deadlines. Her knowledge of the energy industry is impressive.’
‘The team at Carson McDowell have an excellent understanding of all aspects of the energy industry from markets and compliance to renewables and project development, finance and governance. All the legal advice and disciplines required are available in house along with an extensive knowledge of stakeholders in accountancy, finance, policy and compliance.’
‘Neasa Quigley leads a team of top-class professionals, who support her wide knowledge of the energy industry. Le-Ann Campbell brings a calm and clear presence and solution driven mindset to project development, corporate finance and structures ensuring all stakeholders are aligned at all stages of negotiation and implementation.’
‘Well-resourced, knowledgeable, and dedicated team. Carson McDowell solicitors work diligently on our projects, and their admin team are also very efficient. We are provided with detailed cost breakdowns on a monthly basis, which are ideal for our records; as a regulated entity. ’

Key clients

Firmus Energy
PPL Group Holdings Limited
Newry Power Limited
River Ridge Holdings Limited
Vinci Energies UK Holding Limited
EGH (NI) Limited
Renewable Energy Systems Limited
Renewable Energy Systems Limited
Islandmagee Energy Limited (part of Harland &Wolff Group Holdings Plc)
Murley Renewable Energy Limited

Work highlights

Acted for the management/shareholders in the acquisition by a joint venture of Cube Infrastructure Managers and Equitix Investment Management of a majority stake in RiverRidge.
Instructed by Renewable Energy Systems Limited in relation to its regionally significant planning application for a fourteen turbine wind farm close to the villages of Carnlough and Glenarm, known as Unshinagh Wind Farm.
Acting on behalf of Islandmagee Energy Limited in relation to the construction and development of the largest gas storage project in the UK located in Islandmagee, County Antrim.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.