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Climate change, security of supply, market digitalisation, geopolitics, rising regulation, sustainable finance and scientific discoveries all contribute to the complexity which characterises the energy sector and challenges all stakeholders to anticipate and adapt to fluid market forces. McCann FitzGerald LLP's Energy, Climate Change and Natural Resources Group brings together the necessary experience, expertise, intelligence and market awareness to advise and guide the Irish government, market operators, financiers, stakeholders, generators, suppliers and regulators.


We have the expertise in energy, environmental, planning, procurement, construction and finance law to provide seamless advice on all aspects of development, financing, construction, operation and regulation of energy projects and businesses. We have a particular complementary strength in regulatory and advisory work and can guide clients through these complex and multi-faceted frameworks.


The McCann FitzGerald legal team does more, however, than simply enabling clients to anticipate and adapt to market forces. We facilitate innovation. We enable clients to respond to trends at European, national and international levels, seizing opportunities as they emerge. It is this opportunity-orientated approach which makes us stand out.



Chambers Review

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Environment - Ireland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

McCann FitzGerald provides a leading full-service offering that frequently advises domestic and international clients on joint ventures and transactions in the energy sector. The lawyers have particular experience in wind farm transactions. The department also advises on a broad range of regulatory challenges affecting energy projects, including planning and environmental issues.

Work Highlights

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  • McCann FItzGerald acted for Regnum Renewables on its establishment of a renewable asset delivery platform.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brendan Slattery
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Brendan Slattery
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Band 1
Brendan Slattery assists with a range of regulatory and licensing mandates, including judicial reviews. He represents financial institutions and energy companies.

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.

Valerie Lawlor
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Valerie Lawlor
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Band 1
Valerie Lawlor is a top-tier practitioner who advises on transactions and joint ventures in the renewable energy sphere, with experience acting on the acquisition of wind farms.

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
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Michelle Doyle
2
Band 2

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
McCann FitzGerald LLP

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Ireland

Energy & Natural Resources

Valerie Lawlor
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Valerie Lawlor
1
Band 1
Environment

Brendan Slattery
1
Brendan Slattery
1
Band 1
Michelle Doyle
2
Michelle Doyle
2
Band 2

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