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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.
Chambers Review
William Fry has an experienced team which demonstrates a 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 law firm acts for major banks and funds as well as energy companies.
Work Highlights
- William Fry acted for EirGrid on the EUR800 million financing of the 700 MW Celtic Interconnector Project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at William Fry has the ability to foresee potential issues and identify solutions to complex legal and commercial problems."
"Lawyers at the firm have a good understanding of the complexity of operating in energy markets."
"The team at William Fry has the ability to foresee potential issues and identify solutions to complex legal and commercial problems."
"Lawyers at the firm have a good understanding of the complexity of operating in energy markets."
Notable Practitioners
Fergus Devine frequently assists with the corporate and regulatory aspects of cross-border energy projects.
"Fergus Devine marries the highest level of legal skill with a commercial appreciation, while keeping an eye on the project's direction and goal."