Construction
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 1
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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
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
- McCann FitzGerald acted for Diageo on the development of Ireland's second largest brewery.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team works through any legal issues in a really pragmatic way."
"It is a precise, experienced and practical team with excellent responsiveness."
"The team works through any legal issues in a really pragmatic way."
"It is a precise, experienced and practical team with excellent responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
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 an encyclopedic knowledge of the construction industry."
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 pragmatic and has excellent knowledge and experience, which is evident in the advice he gives."
"He has outstanding technical legal abilities, and is immensely practical and commercially astute."
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.
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 McGee is very client-driven; he will do everything in his power to attend to and look after clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
McCann FitzGerald LLP
Ireland