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McCann FitzGerald LLP

Construction

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McCann FitzGerald LLP

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The Construction and \\\engineering Group within McCann FitzGerald LLP is one of Ireland’s largest specialist practices, advising on many of the most complex and high-profile projects of recent decades. As investment has accelerated across energy, technology and transport, alongside major commercial, residential, healthcare and social infrastructure development, we have remained at the forefront of the sector. We have advised on almost every significant Irish construction project over the past 40 years, acting for leading public and private clients on major building schemes and technically advanced engineering projects, often with a strong project finance component.

We support clients at every stage of the construction lifecycle, from procurement strategy and contract structuring to negotiation of construction contracts, professional appointments and PPP/PFI arrangements. We also advise on development and funding structures, risk allocation and mitigation, and project delivery.

Our expertise includes EU procurement, contract drafting and negotiation, bonds, guarantees and collateral warranties, framework and partnering models, project insurance and administration, and strategic infrastructure development. We provide comprehensive dispute management services, including litigation, arbitration, mediation, conciliation, adjudication and other forms of ADR, delivering practical, commercially focused solutions throughout the project cycle.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Ireland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
McCann FitzGerald offers a consistently outstanding practice boasting impressive strength in construction work. The law firm regularly assists with procurements and contractual mandates. The team is active across a range of growth areas in the Irish construction market, such as student housing, as well as residential and industrial developments. It also maintains strength across a range of established sectors including infrastructure, healthcare and energy. Team members have additional experience in contentious construction law matters.

Strengths

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  • The team is excellent at putting its advice in context and at providing a range of potential solutions for the client to consider.

    Construction respondentEurope
  • McCann's industry experience and commerciality are outstanding.

    Construction respondentEurope
  • McCann FitzGerald has seen most, if not all, of the issues that typically arise on large projects and use this experience to provide practical, pragmatic and sensible solutions.

    Construction respondentEurope
  • The team at McCann FitzGerald is very commercial and is a brilliant drafter.

    Construction respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Barrett Chapman
    Band 1Barrett Chapman

    Barrett Chapman

    Barrett Chapman is an established name in the market whose expertise covers a wide range of contentious and non-contentious construction mandates. He has experience acting for developers, public sector clients and investment managers.
    • Barrett Chapman is vastly experienced and a really steady, calm lawyer.

      Construction respondentEurope
  • Band 1Kevin Kelly
    Band 1Kevin Kelly

    Kevin Kelly

    Kevin Kelly is a highly respected name in the market who frequently advises contractors, developers and other stakeholders with regard to contracts for a variety of construction projects.
    • Kevin Kelly has good knowledge of construction contracts and a practical approach to solving problems.

      Construction respondentEurope
  • Band 2Stephen Proctor
    Band 2Stephen Proctor

    Stephen Proctor

    Stephen Proctor advises public and private clients on a range of construction and procurement issues, handling both contractual matters and disputes. He often handles matters in the infrastructure and healthcare arenas.
    • Stephen Proctor is a consummate professional, easy to deal with and provides common-sense and easy-to-understand advice that can be digested quickly.

      Construction respondentEurope
    • Stephen has a holistic view of issues, and knows every risk we're open to and what's coming.

      Construction respondentEurope
  • Band 3Jamie McGee
    Band 3Jamie McGee

    Jamie McGee

    Jamie McGee assists clients with the negotiation of development contracts and building agreements relating to a variety of projects, including healthcare, residential and commercial developments.
  • Up and ComingSean Carr
    Up and ComingSean Carr

    Sean Carr

    Sean Carr acts on the construction of industrial, commercial and transport projects. He assists clients with a wide range of issues, including both advisory and contentious mandates.

    • Sean Carr is very impressive. He is highly dedicated, technically excellent, commercial and pragmatic and a pleasure to work with.

      Construction respondentEurope
    • He knows my pressures and what my stakeholders need so he's always good on timelines. If he says something's going to come by a date, he always meets it.

      Construction respondentEurope

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