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The energy sector is defined by complexity: climate change, security of supply, digitalisation, geopolitics, regulation, sustainable finance and scientific innovation are reshaping markets. These forces create both challenge and opportunity. Our team helps clients anticipate and adapt to evolving market dynamics, delivering expert, commercially focused advice to government, regulators, market operators, financiers, generators and suppliers.
Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in energy, environmental, planning, procurement, construction and finance law who provide seamless support across the full lifecycle of energy projects: development, financing, construction, operation and regulation. We have particular strength in regulatory and advisory work, guiding clients through complex market design, reform and compliance frameworks.
We advise on energy regulation and price control; generation, network and storage projects; power purchase and trading arrangements; supply and consumer issues; acquisition and leveraged finance; asset finance and debt capital markets; and petroleum and minerals licensing, transactions and upstream activities.
Our experience includes advising Brookfield Renewables, Bord Gáis Éireann, Bord na Móna, Coillte, Commission for the Regulation of Utilities, Ervia, Equitix and Baltic Cable, Greencoat Capital, Greenlink, Gore Street Capital, and PSE Kinsale Energy on landmark acquisitions, financings, regulatory reforms and major energy projects.
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McCann FItzGerald acted for Regnum Renewables on its establishment of a renewable asset delivery platform.
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The team's ability to blend legal expertise with a deep understanding of the business landscape sets it apart, enabling it to offer advice that is both legally sound and aligned with commercial goals.
The team has the deepest level of sector knowledge and experience in dealing with transactions. The sector is highly technical and constantly evolving, yet the lawyers remain at the forefront.
The team has a thorough knowledge of all case law in relation to environmental and planning requirements for judicial reviews.
The team is exceptional at environmental law and dispute resolution.
The lawyers are responsive, personable and available as required. They are industry leaders in Ireland with an excellent network.
The team's ability to blend legal expertise with a deep understanding of the business landscape sets it apart, enabling it to offer advice that is both legally sound and aligned with commercial goals.
The team has the deepest level of sector knowledge and experience in dealing with transactions. The sector is highly technical and constantly evolving, yet the lawyers remain at the forefront.
The team has a thorough knowledge of all case law in relation to environmental and planning requirements for judicial reviews.
The team is exceptional at environmental law and dispute resolution.
The lawyers are responsive, personable and available as required. They are industry leaders in Ireland with an excellent network.
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He is an excellent legal advisor who is very personable, highly experienced and knowledgeable, has a strong contact network and is a pleasure to work with.
Brendan Slattery is an energetic and accomplished lawyer who we are delighted to have in our corner.
Brendan is extremely well thought of.
Brendan Slattery is excellent in his advice and work.
Brendan is an excellent planning lawyer – probably the best in his field.
She is best in class and combines a strong knowledge of energy policy and regulation with a commercial acumen that helps drive a deal to completion and an optimal outcome for clients.
Valerie has really detailed, specialist knowledge of the energy sector and is a brilliant corporate lawyer.
Valerie Lawlor has excellent client service skills, and good delegation and responsiveness.
Michelle Doyle is particularly experienced advising clients on planning elements relating to infrastructure and transport projects. She frequently acts for local councils and national procurement bodies.
She really knows her stuff and is a real pleasure to work with. She is very straight with you, and her advice is very practical and clear; she doesn't sit on the fence.
Michelle Doyle is an excellent professional who has a thorough knowledge of case law.
Michelle has a very sharp and incisive legal mind.
Michelle gives first-class advice with complete commercial awareness.
Peter McLay often acts on renewable energy transactions and development projects. He is adept at handling cross-border and domestic mandates. Peter McLay joined McCann FitzGerald in August 2025.
Peter McLay is a very strong sector expert in the energy regulatory sphere.
He provides very detailed feedback.