LAWYER PROFILE

Niamh McGovern

Europe 2026

Arthur Cox

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Energy & Natural Resources

Ireland

3 years ranked

Projects

Ireland

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Arthur Cox

Europe

Practice Areas

Niamh advises a broad range of clients across the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Niamh has significant experience advising clients on high value and complex projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors. In the energy sector, Niamh advises corporates, developers and lenders on renewables projects (onshore wind, solar, offshore wind, storage and other renewable technologies), conventional generation projects, acquisitions, joint ventures and all types of commercial contracts (including power purchase agreements, supply agreements and otherwise). She also advises on regulatory matters relating to project development. More broadly, Niamh has acted for developers, contractors, and lenders on a wide range of public private partnerships and development transactions (including the residential, leisure, and office accommodation, telecoms and pharmaceutical sectors).

For more, visit Niamh's webpage: https://www.arthurcox.com/people/niamh-mcgovern/

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Energy & Natural Resources - Ireland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Niamh McGovern offers significant experience assisting with renewable energy development projects and transactions. She represents clients in a range of regulatory mandates, as well as advising on financing and construction issues.

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Projects - Ireland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Niamh McGovern has a strong focus on energy projects, assisting clients with the development of both on and off-shore renewable projects. She has further experience advising on gas fired power generation and data centre developments. She also acts on project financing mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Niamh McGovern always demonstrates a real understanding of her client's business, and the level of service she provides is excellent.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
Niamh McGovern is outstanding, with a depth of knowledge and a pragmatic outlook.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
She is excellent, one of the best lawyers in the country for project finance matters.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
There isn't much she hasn't seen, which is extremely beneficial. She comes with an answer to any problem.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
Niamh McGovern is clearly experienced and familiar with the Irish energy market.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
Niamh McGovern is a highly experienced partner in the renewable energy and infrastructure sector.
ProjectsChambers European Guide