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Energy & Natural Resources | Europe

Ireland

The below Energy & Natural Resources rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Ireland. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. A&L Goodbody
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    A&L Goodbody
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    A&L Goodbody has an outstanding department acting on the full range of energy and natural resources mandates. The team has an impressive record advising both developers and lenders on the financing and development of wind and other renewable energy projects. The group also assists with complex energy M&A, including portfolio sales, and has notable experience advising a diverse selection of private and public sector clients on regulatory matters. The law firm is also well versed in the associated planning and environmental law issues.
  2. Arthur Cox
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    Arthur Cox
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Arthur Cox has a premier practice that advises prominent financial institutions, energy companies and state-owned entities on an array of energy matters. The department frequently acts on large wind farm transactions and battery energy storage developments as well as energy transmission infrastructure projects. The team is also noted for its expertise in planning and environmental issues. The law firm's renowned construction department complements the energy team's capabilities.
  3. Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
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    Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Mason Hayes & Curran enjoys a top-tier department that assists a broad range of clients with wind farm and solar park transactions. The law firm is also highly active in project finance and development mandates. The lawyers have additional knowledge in regulatory topics and often assist with power purchase agreements.
  4. McCann FitzGerald LLP
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    McCann FitzGerald LLP
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    McCann FitzGerald provides a leading full-service offering that frequently advises domestic and international clients on joint ventures and transactions in the energy sector. The lawyers have particular experience in wind farm transactions. The department also advises on a broad range of regulatory challenges affecting energy projects, including planning and environmental issues.
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Band 2

  1. Eversheds Sutherland
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    Eversheds Sutherland
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Eversheds Sutherland advises on the construction, development and finance of energy projects, as well as corporate and asset transactions in the sector. The team is particularly active in the renewable energy sphere, with extensive involvement in the acquisition and development of wind farms. It offers additional expertise in grid interconnection mandates. The department has notable strength in cross-border projects thanks to the law firm's global network.
  2. Eversheds Sutherland
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    Eversheds Sutherland
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Eversheds Sutherland advises on the construction, development and finance of energy projects, as well as corporate and asset transactions in the sector. The team is particularly active in the renewable energy sphere, with extensive involvement in the acquisition and development of wind farms. It offers additional expertise in grid interconnection mandates. The department has notable strength in cross-border projects thanks to the law firm's global network.
  3. Matheson LLP
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    Matheson LLP
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Matheson has a full-service energy practice that handles corporate and asset transactions as well as project finance mandates. The team is well versed in matters concerning wind and solar farms as well as battery storage systems. The lawyers are experienced in negotiating and reviewing complex power purchase agreements. The law firm is well placed to assist major international clients with cross-border mandates.
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Band 3

  1. Beauchamps LLP
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    Beauchamps LLP
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Beauchamps is well versed in renewable energy matters, frequently assisting with finance and development mandates. The team has particular expertise in wind farm and solar projects. The lawyers are experienced in joint development agreements and joint ventures, as well as asset sales and acquisitions. The law firm also assists with regulatory and policy advice topics.
  2. Philip Lee LLP
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    Philip Lee LLP
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Philip Lee has an increasingly prominent team capable of handling all aspects of energy project development. The team wins high-profile mandates on a variety of energy matters, including onshore and offshore wind farms, as well as solar projects and battery storage facilities. The law firm also advises energy sector clients on planning and environmental law, including consenting and land rights issues.
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Band 4

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    William Fry LLP
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Fieldfisher Ireland LLP
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2024 | Band 4