William Fry LLP, Construction | Chambers Europe Profile

About

Provided by William Fry LLP

The Construction Group at William Fry is the leading construction practice in Ireland. We combine unrivalled legal expertise with extensive commercial experience of the projects and construction sector both in the domestic market and overseas.

Our legal expertise, in-depth industry knowledge and commercial approach gives our clients the confidence that the legal and contractual risks relevant to their project will be identified, evaluated and managed in a timely and cost effective manner.

Our experience, acting for both public and private clients, extends across all sectors, including:

National/Local Government
Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals
Utilities -Energy/Water/Communications
Infrastructure -Rail/Ports/Roads
Prison/Accommodation
Education
Waste Management
Retail
Hotel/Leisure/Sports
Commercial Office
Industry & Refining

We have significant experience in advising and working with procuring authorities, sponsors, developers, operators and funders where projects are structured as Public Private Partnerships (PPP).

Our construction expertise and experience covers both construction (non-contentious) and dispute resolution (contentious construction) activities.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

William Fry has a leading team for non-contentious construction law matters, including transactions, joint ventures and contract negotiations. The law firm advises on a range of construction projects from commercial to residential real estate developments and redevelopments, including student accommodation and hotels. It represents major contractors from both the international and domestic markets alongside clients in the financial and life sciences sectors. The legal team also advises on procurement issues. It has further experience in contentious matters around delays and construction defects.

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Work Highlights

Provided by William Fry LLP

William Fry acted for the Donegal County Council in a dispute brought by approximately 2,000 plaintiffs relating to alleged defective homes and buildings.

Strengths

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"William Fry's construction team are technical, pragmatic, thoughtful and laser-focused."

Construction respondent
Europe

"The team has an incredible ability to work through incredibly complex negotiations and has best-in-class knowledge in all aspects of construction."

Construction respondent
Europe

"William Fry's construction team are technical, pragmatic, thoughtful and laser-focused."

Construction respondent
Europe

"The team has an incredible ability to work through incredibly complex negotiations and has best-in-class knowledge in all aspects of construction."

Construction respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Liam McCabe

Band 1

Liam McCabe regularly advises on the construction of residential and commercial property developments, including high-profile regeneration and redevelopment projects. He also represents clients in judicial reviews and before the High Court.

"Liam McCabe's construction knowledge is excellent."

"He's the best construction lawyer."

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Jarleth Heneghan

Band 2

Jarleth Heneghan is a notable market presence who advises on a variety of construction projects, including retail developments, office spaces and data centres. He also assists with infrastructure developments and represents clients in disputes over delays and defects.

"Jarleth Heneghan has in-depth knowledge of the law to which he applies market knowledge and commercial common sense."

"He is extremely experienced and a pleasure to deal with."

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Bryanna Ryan

Band 3

Bryanna Ryan advises both domestic and international clients on contentious and non-contentious construction mandates, including contractual agreements, financing and disputes concerning contract terminations.

"Bryanna Ryan is really pragmatic and commercial."

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Cassandra Byrne

Band 3

Cassandra Byrne offers experience advising developers on disputes with contractors. She offers further experience assisting with non-contentious matters including hotel and mixed-use developments.

"Cassandra Byrne is attentive, responsive and commercially savvy, with a deep understanding in her area which she communicates clearly."

"She's very pleasant to deal with, experienced and knowledgeable."

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