About

Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP

Our Construction and Engineering Group is one of the largest specialist practices in Ireland encompassing both commercial and contentious expertise. Recognised by clients and peers as a market leader, we have advised on some of the most complex and significant transactions of recent years.


We give our clients expert advice through every stage of the construction cycle, from procurement strategy, contract structures and contracts negotiation through to professional appointments, PFI/PPP project agreements and development/funding arrangements. We also advise on risk management, problem solving and all forms of dispute resolution.


We have advised leading public and private sector clients on a wide variety of projects, ranging from construction schemes to highly technical engineering projects with a strong project finance element.


We advise on the full spectrum of construction and engineering activities, including:


  • Procurement strategy, including EU procurement issues
  • Drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, professional appointments, bonds, guarantees, collateral warranties and associated documentation
  • Contracting alternatives, such as framework and partnering arrangements
  • Risk analysis and management
  • Bonds and securities
  • Project insurance
  • Project administration
  • Construction dispute management, including litigation, arbitration, conciliation, mediation and adjudication and other ADRs

Chambers Review

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Construction - Ireland

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • McCann FitzGerald acted for Pembroke Beach on the development of the Glass Bottle site.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Barrett Chapman
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Barrett Chapman
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Band 1
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.

He has a really technical and superb knowledge base, and a real understanding of construction law.

He is hugely appreciated by clients for his ability to explain difficult legal concepts and navigate through legal issues in a pragmatic and commercially savvy manner.

Barrett Chapman is a superb legal draftsman with an encyclopaedic knowledge of construction law and practice.

Barrett Chapman always provides clear and concise advice.

Barrett provides tremendous support in particularly complex and contentious cases.

Kevin Kelly
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Kevin Kelly
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Band 1
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 is probably the best in the Irish market. He is a brilliant strategist who provides advice in a considered and logical manner.

Kevin Kelly is an industry expert.

Kevin is experienced and is a trusted adviser.

Kevin Kelly provides solid and practical advice.

Stephen Proctor
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Stephen Proctor
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Band 2
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 always takes the time to help out, provide ad hoc advice and give a steer.

Stephen Proctor will deal with any issue in a detail-driven manner.

Stephen is a pleasure to work with.

Stephen is a calm, reasoned lawyer with whom it is a pleasure to work.

Jamie McGee
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Jamie McGee
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Up and Coming
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.

Jamie's knowledge is exceptional when it comes to construction documentation.

Jamie McGee goes out of his way to answer any additional queries we may have. He makes legal and complex queries easy to understand.

Ranked Lawyers at
McCann FitzGerald LLP

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Barrett Chapman
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Barrett Chapman
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Band 1
Kevin Kelly
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Kevin Kelly
1
Band 1
Stephen Proctor
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Stephen Proctor
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Band 2
Jamie McGee
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Jamie McGee
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Up and Coming

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