Environment

About

Provided by Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

We have advised on some of the largest Irish energy transactions in recent years. Notably, the combined generation capacity of our renewable energy projects in Ireland represents almost half of the total amount installed on the Irish grid.

Energy developments are complex and clients rely on us to identify risk early on to manage the project life cycle. We are also regularly involved in the acquisition and disposal of projects. We are renowned in the sector for our exemplary work on transactional, developmental and regulatory issues.

Our lawyers offer the most comprehensive suite of legal services available to the Irish energy market in both renewable and traditional sectors. Known for our responsive and commercial approach we quickly react to changes in the market, policy and regulation. We ensure that our clients are always ahead of the energy curve.

We advise clients in the following areas:

• Project finance
• Procurement, construction and development
• Real estate
• Planning and environmental
• Regulation, procurement and supply (including green procurement)
• Single Electricity Market (including I-SEM)
• Eligibility for ReFIT and post-ReFIT support
• Merchant generation opportunities
• Competition law
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Dispute resolution
• Tax structures EU energy law
• Alternative fuels infrastructure e.g. EV and CNG regulation
• Green tech and smart mobility