Europe Ireland Construction

A&L Goodbody is a market-leading construction practice operating on behalf of major clients in both the public and private sectors. The law firm regularly advises on complex mandates in both contentious and non-contentious construction law, from contract drafting, negotiations and supply chain documentation to disputes pertaining to delay and disruption claims. The legal team additionally advises on procurement strategies. The practice is active in an impressive range of projects relating to infrastructure, hospitality, data centres and healthcare.

Arthur Cox is an esteemed construction practice advising clients across a broad range of projects including property, data centres and energy. The law firm is active in contentious construction matters, particularly in disputes with contractors relating to infrastructure and industrial projects. The legal team is also noted for its presence in construction transactions. The broad practice's expertise also encompasses project finance, as well as contract drafting and negotiation. Arthur Cox is highly active in the renewables space, most notably in wind farm projects.

Mason Hayes & Curran is a first-class team serving a substantial portfolio of domestic and international clients. The practice possesses a strong reputation for construction-related litigation, as well as a robust non-contentious practice assisting clients with transactions, procurements, design appointments and contracts. The law firm has experience in office and residential developments, as well as projects in the pharmaceutical, infrastructure, energy and education industries. The team acts for both public and private sector clients.

McCann FitzGerald is a consistently outstanding practice boasting impressive strength in construction work. The law firm regularly assists with procurements and contractual mandates. The team is active across a range of growth areas in the Irish construction market, such as student housing, as well as residential and industrial developments. It also maintains strength across a range of established sectors including infrastructure, healthcare and energy. Team members have additional experience in contentious construction law matters.

William Fry is 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.

Eversheds Sutherland is a notable market presence advising construction companies, developers, investors and owners on construction projects. The practice handles a range of construction law arbitration, conciliation and mediation proceedings, including negligence, duty of care and contractual issues. The legal team also assists with the negotiation of contracts.

Matheson is a strong construction department with a client base containing a number of entities from the financial sector as well as developers and clients from the technology and financial services sectors. The law firm advises on hotel and residential developments, including redevelopment and refurbishment projects. The team drafts and negotiates building contracts, and has additional experience in procurement and design team appointment mandates. The law firm also assists clients with contentious matters, advising on issues pertaining to delays and defects.

ByrneWallace advises local authorities and commercial clients on contentious and non-contentious construction mandates. The law firm's work includes project agreements, transactions and building and engineering contracts. The practice frequently acts on residential developments, and also has experience in commercial and hospitality projects. ByrneWallace represents clients in construction-related litigation, adjudication and conciliation, including a range of contract and defects disputes.

Maples Group is renowned for its contentious construction practice, including litigation, arbitration and conciliation proceedings. The law firm frequently acts on cases pertaining to structural damage and defects, as well as contractual disputes for a variety of industry participants. It also assists with the drafting, review and negotiation of construction contracts. The practice has experience handling transactions and joint ventures within the sector. The law firm demonstrates a strong client portfolio of both Irish and British contractors, developers and investors.

Philip Lee has a strong focus on tender procedures. The law firm assists government bodies, developers and contractors with a range of projects, from health and safety regulations through to litigation and adjudication. It advises on construction issues in relation to PPP projects. The legal team has experience of residential, office, retail, healthcare, education, utilities and port developments.

RDJ advises property developers, contractors and engineering firms on contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The law firm also serves clients in the health, aviation and hotel sectors, as well as local authorities. The practice operates with a particular emphasis on developments in and around the Cork area. The legal team handles mandates related to the construction of office, retail and residential space.