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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

Chambers Review

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Environment - Ireland

1
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. The firm's renowned construction department complements the energy team's capabilities.

Strengths

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The lawyers are smart, passionate and really believe in what we're trying to do to get the projects over the line. They are really good at explaining complicated things in a simple way.

Environment respondent
Europe

The energy team at Arthur Cox is comprehensive in its approach. The lawyers are responsive and experts in what they do.

Environment respondent
Europe

Arthur Cox offers in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, a practical and solution-driven approach and timely responses. The firm is client-focused.

Environment respondent
Europe

The team is responsive and works with the client.

Environment respondent
Europe

The lawyers are always quick to respond.

Environment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Danielle Conaghan
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Danielle Conaghan
1
Band 1
Danielle Conaghan is highly regarded for her expertise in environment and planning law relating to energy project acquisitions and developments.

Danielle is brilliant; she is a hero. She is really capable, super smart and highly innovative in her thinking, always thinking of solutions to challenges. She is the best at communicating issues.

Danielle is genuinely customer-focused. She sees the big picture and provides cogent, straightforward, implementable advice.

She has a good sense of how matters can develop into challenges down the road, and thus advises in a really comprehensive way with a view to mitigating the risk of future challenges.

Danielle has excellent sector knowledge and relationship management capabilities.

Danielle Conaghan is simply the best.

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Niamh McGovern
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Niamh McGovern
3
Band 3
Niamh McGovern offers significant experience assisting with renewable energy projects. She represents clients in a range of regulatory mandates, as well as advising on financing and construction issues.

Niamh McGovern is very commercially aware.

Niamh is fantastic.

Niamh is a great asset to our team as and when required.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Energy & Natural Resources
Niamh McGovern
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Niamh McGovern
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Band 3
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Environment
Danielle Conaghan
1
Danielle Conaghan
1
Band 1
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