Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Matheson LLP
The lawyers in our Projects Group have extensive experience in advising clients on the procuring, designing, construction, financing, and operation of projects across a range of sectors including energy and natural resources, telecommunications, transport (roads, bridges, airports, ports and rail), waste, water, sewage, defence, education, housing, health, leisure and accommodation.
Our Projects lawyers work with a range of clients including government, sponsors, banks, financial institutions, private equity houses, building and civil engineering contractors and design professionals.
The Group comprises a core team of 25 dedicated projects lawyers, including five partners and the extent of our expertise is unrivalled in the Irish market. The partners and their teams in the Projects Group consistently work together on the largest and most complex projects in the Irish market. It is this collaborative approach that distinguishes the Matheson Projects Group from competitors.
The principal practice areas of the Projects Group are:
Provided by Chambers
Matheson frequently assists clients with development joint ventures, often in the transportation and infrastructure sectors. The law firm also acts on the financing of energy and urban development projects. The team often assists with PPP projects.
Provided by Chambers
The advice of the Matheson team is always well-considered, commercially-focused and delivered on time. The team is responsive and flexible to any points raised.
The Matheson team is really responsive, very knowledgeable about the industry, and is very personable and outcome focused.
We would highlight Matheson for its high level expertise and involvement.
The team is really one of my go-tos because it is very responsive and made up of real experts in the area.
When a request for assistance is sent, Matheson acts with urgency.
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He is very smart and responsive, able to provide detail and context where necessary but also taking a view of the bigger picture.
Conor Blennerhassett is always friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful.
He is a very approachable and nice guy.
Conor Blennerhassett continues to provide excellent advice, and is dedicated to delivering the best outcome for the client.
Garret Farrelly is just fantastic.
Projects
Projects
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Conor Blennerhassett
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