
Construction
Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland
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About
Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP
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.
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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 respondentEuropeMcCann's industry experience and commerciality are outstanding.
Construction respondentEuropeMcCann 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 respondentEuropeThe team at McCann FitzGerald is very commercial and is a brilliant drafter.
Construction respondentEurope
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
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.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
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.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
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 respondentEuropeStephen has a holistic view of issues, and knows every risk we're open to and what's coming.
Construction respondentEurope
Band 3 
Band 3 
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 Coming 
Up and Coming 
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 respondentEuropeHe 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
Ranked Individuals at McCann FitzGerald LLP (5)
Members
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Kevin Kelly
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Stephen Proctor
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Barrett Chapman
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Sean Carr
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Jamie McGee
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