LAWYER PROFILE

Valerie Lawlor

Europe 2026

McCann FitzGerald LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources

Ireland

20 years ranked

About

Provided by McCann FitzGerald LLP

Practice Areas

Energy & Natural Resources, Corporate Advisory & Governance, M&A

Career

Valerie Lawlor graduated from Trinity College Dublin (LLB) in 1993 and University of Cambridge (LLM) in 1994. She qualified in Ireland in 1998, having joined McCann FitzGerald LLP in 1997 and become a Partner in 2004. Valerie advises on corporate and commercial matters, and has a particular expertise in renewables, energy and natural resources law. Valerie has been centrally involved in the Irish energy market since its liberalisation in the early 2000s. She has extensive experience advising on renewables, clean energy and sustainability projects for project acquirers, developers and offtakers as well as the sector regulators, such as the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and the Single Electricity Market Operator.

Professional Memberships

The Law Society of Ireland, 1998

The Law Society (England & Wales), 1997

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Energy & Natural Resources - Ireland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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 has additional experience representing clients in judicial reviews.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She cuts through key issues and makes them understandable and tangible for the business.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
Valerie Lawlor has such a deep understanding of the energy industry in Ireland and she makes our lives so much easier.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
She has excellent industry and commercial knowledge coupled with first-class legal insights, advice and responsiveness.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
In my opinion, Valerie Lawlor stands head and shoulders above her peers in Dublin as the leading energy lawyer in the country.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
She is very responsive to client needs and has a deep understanding of our industry.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide