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Arthur Cox

Energy & Natural Resources

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Our Energy Group is widely recognised as the premier all-island energy, renewables and resources practice. We have a client base, track record and depth of specialist resources that are the envy of the market.

Our track record in advising on the energy transition, regulatory reform, market design and major energy infrastructure projects in Ireland and Northern Ireland is without peer. We have extensive experience acting for government, regulators, financiers, market participants and customers in Ireland, Northern Ireland and internationally. This gives us a unique perspective on the commercial and policy imperatives of different stakeholders in the sector and significantly enhances our ability to add value for our clients.

We have an unrivalled depth of expertise in the energy and resources sectors in both Ireland and Northern Ireland, offering specialist advice across the full spectrum of relevant disciplines, including:

  • Renewable Energy
  • Conventional Power
  • Energy Storage
  • Interconnectors
  • Energy Efficiency & Demand Side Response
  • Electric vehicles
  • Upstream and Downstream Gas
  • Energy Market Reform
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Energy Financing
  • Disputes

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Energy & Natural Resources - Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Arthur Cox has a premier practice that advises prominent financial institutions, energy companies and state-owned entities on an array of energy matters. The department frequently acts on large wind farm transactions and battery energy storage developments, as well as energy transmission infrastructure projects. The team is also noted for its expertise in planning and environmental issues, including representing clients in infrastructure development projects and judicial reviews. The firm's renowned construction department complements the energy team's capabilities.

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Work Highlights

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  • Arthur Cox assisted Power Capital with the financing and development of solar projects across Ireland amounting to 230 MW.

Strengths

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  • The firm is able to scale and flex to the demands of large clients, while dealing with project specific detail.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

  • Arthur Cox is very proactive in providing commercial advice.

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  • The team has a deep and broad range of experience in areas of the energy industry. Its support in navigating the changing energy policy has been invaluable to our business.

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  • Arthur Cox is a really strong, responsive and knowledgeable team.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

  • In my view, Arthur Cox is the best firm in Ireland in this space, with excellent market knowledge, commerciality and responsiveness.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Danielle Conaghan
    Danielle Conaghan

    Danielle Conaghan

    Danielle Conaghan is highly regarded for her expertise in environment and planning law relating to energy sector developments. She has notable experience representing clients in judicial reviews and appeals.

    • She is a very knowledgeable lawyer.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

    • Danielle Conaghan is top class.

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  • Niamh McGovern
    Niamh McGovern

    Niamh McGovern

    Niamh McGovern offers significant experience assisting with renewable energy development projects and transactions. She represents clients in a range of regulatory mandates, as well as advising on financing and construction issues.

    • Niamh McGovern always demonstrates a real understanding of her client's business, and the level of service she provides is excellent.

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    • Niamh McGovern is outstanding, with a depth of knowledge and a pragmatic outlook.

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    • She is excellent, one of the best lawyers in the country for project finance matters.

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    • There isn't much she hasn't seen, which is extremely beneficial. She comes with an answer to any problem.

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    • Niamh McGovern is clearly experienced and familiar with the Irish energy market.

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  • Jacinta Conway
    Jacinta Conway

    Jacinta Conway

    Jacinta Conway acts for prominent domestic and international clients on contentious planning mandates, including judicial reviews. She also acts on the planning aspects of large infrastructure projects in the energy and transport sectors.

    • Jacinta Conway is fantastic. She is very business like, but also very good and easy to work with.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

    • Jacinta Conway is an excellent judge of situation and character. She is an all-round excellent lawyer.

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    • She has been really fantastic.

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