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Byrne Wallace Shields

Construction

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Byrne Wallace Shields

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Byrne Wallace Shields LLP has long been recognised as one of the leading construction practices in Ireland with depth of skill and experience in both the non-contentious and contentious areas of this sector. The team acts for a wide variety of clients including, private developers, public bodies, financial institutions, contractors, specialist contractors, consultants, subcontractors and insolvency practitioners amongst others. 

The team has successfully represented many clients managing disputes and can advise across all forms of dispute resolution including arbitration, mediation, adjudication, conciliation as well as advising on Commercial Court and High Court proceedings. They also advise in relation to compliance with Building Control and Health & Safety regulations. 

What makes the team unique is its ability to engage early on with clients to assist them proactively manage and reduce the inherent contractual risk involved in construction projects. ByrneWallace LLP prides itself in providing an efficient and cost effective service to clients.  

The Construction practice is part of the firm's Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Group which provides expert advice through every stage of the development cycle, from project inception, procurement strategy, PFI/PPP project or development agreements, project finance, project execution, project completion, building regulations, health and safety and the resolution of any disputes.

Industries (4)

  • Public Sector
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Energy

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Construction - Ireland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Byrne Wallace Shields advises local authorities and commercial clients on contentious and non-contentious construction mandates. The law firm's work includes project agreements, transactions and building and engineering contracts. The practice frequently acts on residential developments, and also has experience in commercial and hospitality projects. Byrne Wallace Shields further represents clients in construction-related litigation, adjudication and conciliation, including a range of contract and defects disputes.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Martin Cooney
    Band 2Martin Cooney

    Martin Cooney

    Martin Cooney advises on building contracts, design team appointments and collateral warranties negotiations, with additional experience in construction disputes over delays and payment claims.
  • Band 3Kevin Harnett
    Band 3Kevin Harnett

    Kevin Harnett

    Kevin Harnett represents domestic clients in a range of contentious construction mandates. He also assists with the negotiation of development agreements.

    • We always found Kevin to be very repsonsive, and he got to know our culture quickly.

      Construction respondentEurope

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