Environment | Europe

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.