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Matheson LLP

Construction

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Matheson LLP

About

Provided by Matheson LLP

Our Construction lawyers are recognised as leaders in their field. We work with our clients to help them understand, reduce and manage the contractual risks involved in their construction projects. Where necessary, we assist our clients in resolving and managing disputes efficiently and with minimum disruption to their business.​

We work with a variety of clients based in Ireland and overseas including government, local authorities, banks, developers, contractors and designers. Our Construction practice forms an integral part of the firm's Projects, Energy and Construction Group.

We provide clear, commercial, concise and timely advice on construction projects, which is directed at identifying the simplest and most cost-effective route to achieving our clients' objectives. We help our clients take advantage of opportunity while protecting them from risk.

Our Construction lawyers have extensive expertise and vast experience in all forms of alternative dispute resolution and in particular in mediation, conciliation and arbitration.

At all times we aim to provide services which are consistent with our clients' commercial requirements and long-term needs. This focused approach is key to ensuring our clients receive technically expert advice with a clear commercial approach.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Ireland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Matheson has a strong construction department with a client base containing a number of entities from the financial sector, as well as developers and clients from the technology and financial services sectors. The law firm advises on hotel and residential developments, including redevelopment and refurbishment projects. The team drafts and negotiates building contracts, and has additional experience in procurement and design team appointment mandates. The law firm also assists clients with contentious matters, advising on issues pertaining to delays and defects.

Notable practitioners

Nicola Dunleavy is a key contact for the firm.

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Strengths

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  • The Matheson team provides advice in a timely manner that is practical and straightforward.

    Construction respondentEurope

  • Matheson is very responsive, and the quality of its work is always good.

    Construction respondentEurope

  • The advice the team provides is always reasoned and accurate, taking account of commercial considerations. The service is also always of a very high standard.

    Construction respondentEurope

  • Matheson provides really high-quality advice and an exceptional level of client service. It is a superb partner.

    Construction respondentEurope

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