Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland
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Provided by William Fry LLP
Our dedicated Energy & Natural Resources Group is a recognised market leader and has represented the largest global energy players active in the Irish market. We have acted on almost all of the pivotal energy and natural resources developments/transactions in Ireland and advise all participants/players in the Irish energy market, including renewable and conventional generators, shippers and suppliers, traders, project developers, funders, end users and other energy service providers. We offer an all-island service.
We have longstanding relationships with many of our energy and natural resources clients. Clients value and appreciate the quality service we provide and our specialist expertise and commercial attitude. We continually leverage our legal, commercial and technical expertise, experience and insight to ensure the optimum outcome for our clients and enhance the long term value of those projects and transactions whatever the market conditions.
We have advised on the full spectrum of energy and natural resources matters, including: energy regulation; licensing; grid connection; financial and physical power purchase agreements; gas commodity and capacity arrangements; carbon trading contracts; renewables, procurement; shipping and storage; project financings; and oil and gas development.
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William Fry has an experienced team that demonstrates particular strength in corporate and transactional work relating to energy projects. The department is knowledgeable in wind farm developments, CHP plants and electricity interconnector projects. The firm acts for major banks and funds as well as energy companies.
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William Fry acted for EirGrid on ORESS Tonn Nua, the first offshore wind auction for the development of Ireland's offshore grid.
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The William Fry team is able to deal with any matters that arise in complex transactions.
The lawyers of William Fry have a great commercial understanding and awareness.
William Fry consistently delivers knowledge, experience and a competitive edge.
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Fergus Devine frequently assists with the corporate and regulatory aspects of cross-border energy projects, including advising on auctions, developments and supply agreements.
Fergus Devine is very responsive, knowledgeable and up to date on the law.
He is an exceptionally capable lawyer, with outstanding commercial judgement and a solution-driven approach.
Fergus Devine is very knowledgeable in his field.
Energy & Natural Resources
Provided by William Fry LLP
Colm Booth
Maire O'Neill
Fergus Devine
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