A&L Goodbody, Energy & Natural Resources

About

Provided by A&L Goodbody

A&L Goodbody's Energy, Infrastructure and Natural Resources team is unrivalled in the Irish and Northern Irish market. Our all-island team of specialist lawyers has decades of expertise, deep sectoral knowledge, and a commercial approach which combine to give clients the leading edge in the market. We ensure that our clients keep pace with market and regulatory developments so that they are well positioned to manage challenges and exploit market opportunities. We provide solution orientated advice to utilities, international energy companies, financial institutions, private equity, infrastructure funds, sponsors and government.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&L Goodbody has an outstanding department acting on the full range of energy and natural resources mandates. The team has an impressive record advising both developers and lenders on the financing and development of wind and other renewable energy projects. The group also assists with complex energy M&A, including portfolio sales, and has notable experience advising a diverse selection of private and public sector clients on regulatory matters. The firm is also well versed in the associated planning and environmental law issues.

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Work Highlights

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A&L Goodbody assisted Allianz with its acquisition of a portfolio of 16 solar farms in Ireland from Elgin Energy.

Strengths

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The lawyers have a lot of experience and the ability to be practical, providing commercially focused advice.

Environment respondent
Europe

A&L Goodbody has a very good team that is responsive and really knows its stuff.

Environment respondent
Europe

The firm has great depth of knowledge due its cross section of clients.

Environment respondent
Europe

The team offers personal attention and know-how.

Environment respondent
Europe

The lawyers are practical and give advice with an understanding of the commercial context of deals.

Environment respondent
Europe

The lawyers have a lot of experience and the ability to be practical, providing commercially focused advice.

Environment respondent
Europe

A&L Goodbody has a very good team that is responsive and really knows its stuff.

Environment respondent
Europe

The firm has great depth of knowledge due its cross section of clients.

Environment respondent
Europe

The team offers personal attention and know-how.

Environment respondent
Europe

The lawyers are practical and give advice with an understanding of the commercial context of deals.

Environment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Alison Fanagan

Band 1

Alison Fanagan receives impressive market recognition for her planning and environmental law expertise in the energy space. She has particular experience advising on mandates involving onshore and offshore wind farms.

Alison Fanagan is excellent at proposing novel strategic approaches and stakeholder management.

Alison Fanagan gives practical advice in context.

Alison is a fantastic environment lawyer handling a wide range of work. She is one of the best lawyers we've worked with: commercial, pragmatic and super business-oriented.

Alison is an excellent all-round lawyer.

Alison Fanagan is superb.

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John Dallas

Band 1

John Dallas is particularly active in renewable energy mandates, handling transactions as well as project development and finance matters.

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Ross Moore

Band 1

Ross Moore maintains an excellent reputation for his top-notch energy practice. He boasts a strong track record in complex acquisitions, financing transactions and energy project developments, and is also adept at handling power purchase agreements.

Ross Moore is very engaged and client-focused.

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Alan Roberts

Band 2

Alan Roberts acts for developers, local councils and multinational clients on environmental issues. He advises on a wide range of mandates, including both contentious and non-contentious environment and planning files.

Alan Roberts offers excellent advice and service.

Alan Roberts provides excellent support.

Alan is excellent to deal with.

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