Construction | Europe

A&L Goodbody has 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 on an impressive range of projects relating to infrastructure, hospitality, data centres and healthcare.

Arthur Cox has 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 on wind farm projects.

Mason Hayes & Curran houses 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 offers 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 has 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.

Matheson has 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.

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 relating to the construction of office, retail and residential space.