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Energy & Natural Resources - Ireland
What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland advises on the construction, development and financing of energy projects, as well as on corporate and asset transactions in the sector. The team is particularly active in the renewable energy sphere, with extensive involvement in the acquisition and development of wind farms. It offers additional expertise in grid interconnection mandates. The department has notable strength in cross-border projects thanks to the firm's global network.
Strengths
Eversheds Sutherland boasts an exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced team.
The team at Eversheds Sutherland provides practical, pragmatic advice with a commercial focus and a proven ability to simplify complex areas of law.
It is a very experienced team of legal advisors with a strong understanding of the market.
It is a large team with expertise in many different areas, which means that all matters can be dealt with within one firm. It is also well connected, nationally and internationally.
The team has a wealth of experience and is always up to date with the legislation.
Notable practitioners
Stephen Barry has extensive experience and is a very strategic lawyer.
Seán Scally assists with a wide range of renewable energy matters, including wind and solar projects, as well as hydrogen-power related mandates. He additionally acts for clients on data centre projects.
His sophistication in managing and providing expert advice to the client is absolutely stellar. He looks at every side of a clause to ensure the client is receiving the best possible legal document.
Seán is very accessible, approachable and attentive, providing quick responses. He has extensive knowledge and a practical approach to problem-solving.
Seán Scally has a very thorough understanding of the renewables sector, paired with a practical approach.
Seán consistently proves to be reliable, offering timely, well-informed guidance and going the extra mile to be helpful.
Seán is very knowledgeable and responsive, and he really sets things out clearly. He has a good understanding of the electricity industry.