A&L Goodbody LLP is home to a deep bench of construction specialists who advise contractors, developers, and funders active across various sectors, including data centres, logistics, residential, and transport. It is well placed to assist clients with the full gamut of matters, from procurement issues and contract drafting to the construction and commissioning phases, and litigation. Practice chair Conor Owens is equally adept handling contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Eamonn Gill is an expert in construction contracts, regularly receiving instructions from some of the largest multinational corporations, while Jamie Rattigan brings experience in matters related to real estate and construction management. Siobhan Kearney is the other key name to note. Enda O’Keeffe left the firm in 2024.
Construction in Ireland
A&L Goodbody LLP
Praxisleiter:
Conor Owens
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Eamonn Gill; Jamie Rattigan; Siobhan Kearney
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‘Top class industry expertise, recognised as key advisers in the market – their value is in the experience they bring to the table.’
‘The construction team at A&L Goodbody LLP is a highly experienced and focused group that provides effective and user-friendly advice to their clients.’
‘Conor Owens is one of the brightest and most knowledgeable legal advisers in the construction sector. He quickly grasps any construction-related matter you may have, understands the key issues, and provides effective and user-friendly advice.’
Kernmandanten
Designer Group
Austin Newport
Associated Energy Group
Activate Capital Limited
AEW Europe City Retail Fund
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
Bain Capital Credit LP
Blanche Developments Limited
Transport Infrastructure Limited
Copper Bridge C 2015 ICAV
Cunningham Contracts Limited
Howden Joinery (Ireland) Limited
JJ Rhatigan Unlimited Company
Kells ICAV (MARK Capital Management)
Marlet Property Group Limited
Mountpark Logistics EU S.a.r.l
PATRIZIA Deutschland GmbH
Quintain Developments Ireland Limited
Severfield (Northern Ireland) Limited
Starwood Capital
Takeda Ireland Limited
Vision Contracting Limited
MeiraGTx
John Paul Construction
Savills
Glenveagh Properties PLC
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Transport Infrastructure Ireland on all material procurements and commercial and construction contract law issues.
- Advised Echelon Data Centres on the construction, energy and regulatory aspects.
- Advised BAM Building Limited on a variety of issues arising with the development of the National Children’s Hospital.
Arthur Cox
The construction practice at Arthur Cox provides support to employers, investors, developers, contractors, funders and public entities with various projects across a range of sectors, including technology, energy, telecoms and infrastructure. Karen Killoran leads the practice, which stands out for its expertise in handling contentious and transactional construction law matters. Niamh McGovern specialises in energy-focused disputes and infrastructure, transport and PPP sectors. Shane O’Neill assists developers and institutional investors with the entire life cycle of construction and energy projects. Ciara Dooley and Maeve Crockett are also singled out for their contributions.
Praxisleiter:
Karen Killoran
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Niamh McGovern; Ciara Dooley; Shane O’Neill; Maeve Crockett
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‘Shane O’Neill is proficient, competent and always willing to help.’
‘Availability of key expertise to turnaround matters in a very timely manner.’
‘Special call-out to the advice received from Maeve Crockett. Maeve has that customer focus that can be lacking in other law firms. Maeve always responds promptly and provides expert advice.’
Kernmandanten
Bain Capital Credit
Gray Integrated Services of Europe
Power Capital Portfolio
Ardstone Capital
FuturEnergy Ireland
Land Development Agency
Kennedy Wilson
Bain Logistics
Starwood Capital Group
Irish Life
Union Investments USG
Gray – Midleton Whiskey Distillery
Energia
Irish Social Housing Project
Blackstone
Bord na Móna plc
National Broadband Ireland
Intel
Irish Water
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Bain Capital Credit in conjunction with European local law firms on its European development project portfolio in the residential, commercial property, leisure, logistics and student accommodation sectors.
- Advised Gray Integrated Services of Europe on all aspects of its EPC contracted projects.
- Advised Power Capital on the engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing and operation of five solar parks across Ireland.
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP‘s construction practice is routinely instructed by developers, contractors and lenders seeking advisory, transactional and contentious support on a range of construction projects. The group is particularly strong in advising on the construction aspects of infrastructure and energy projects. The practice is led by Rory Kirrane SC, who specialises in construction litigation, and Shane Dolan, who excels in advising on real estate and construction transactions. Hannah Devoy routinely represents clients in engineering and infrastructure litigation, an area where Robert Rooney is also prominent.
Praxisleiter:
Rory Kirrane SC
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shane Dolan; Hannah Devoy; Robert Rooney; Paul Bassett; David Gunn
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‘Technical expertise and excellent market knowledge.’
‘David Gunn is both practical and creative in his thinking and has exceptional knowledge of key industry contracts.’
‘Rory Kirrane SC is very highly regarded for complex transactions and disputes.’
Kernmandanten
SSE Renewables Ireland Limited
Fingal County Council
Greener Ideas Limited / Bord Gais Energy Limited
Amarenco Solar
BAM Civil Limited, Dragados Ireland Limited and Dragados S.A.
Equisisk Community Care Partnership Limited
West Pharmaceutical
IRES Residential Properties REIT plc
Liebherr Container Cranes Limited
AmTrust Europe Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised SSE on all aspects of the offshore lease, consenting, development and procurement of Phase II of the Arklow Bank Wind Farm with a projected capacity of 800MW.
- Advised Fingal Country Council on the development of 1000 mixed-use dwellings, including associated site development works at Church Fields, Mulhuddart, County Dublin.
- Advised Greener Ideas Limited on the construction and connection to the transmission system of two circa 100MW dual fuel generation power stations.
McCann FitzGerald LLP
The team at McCann FitzGerald LLP has a ‘high level of experience and expertise in the area of construction’ and acts for a stellar client roster across a diverse array of sectors, from energy and financial services to infrastructure and manufacturing. Its expertise covers both advisory and contentious work, with particular areas of strength being financing, contract management, and construction arbitration and litigation. Practice head Kevin Kelly excels at supporting developers, contractors, consultants and funders on construction and infrastructure projects. Barrett Chapman is adept at assisting with transactional mandates, as well as handling dispute resolution matters related to construction and real estate. Other key names to note include Seán Carr, Jamie McGee and Maeve Mac Dermott Casement.
Praxisleiter:
Kevin Kelly
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Barrett Chapman; Sean Carr; Jamie McGee; Stephen Proctor; Maeve Mac Dermott Casement
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‘I have always found the McCann FitzGerald LLP team to be very professional and quick to respond to queries.’
‘Key people who stand out are Barret Chapman and Maeve Mac Dermott Casement.’
‘The McCann FitzGerald LLP’s construction team is among the most adept in Ireland and boasts some of the best construction lawyers in the country.’
Kernmandanten
Activate
AIB
An Post
Ardstone Partners ICAV
Bain Capital Credit LP
Ballymore Group
Bank of Ireland
Bartra Capital Property Group
Beacon Hospital
Billings Design Associates
Blackstone
Bord Na Móna plc
Clancy Construction
Collen Construction
Diageo
Ervia/Aurora
ESB
FuturEnergy Ireland
Greenvolt
Hammerson/Allianz
Helaba
Homeland Investments
Housing Finance Agency
Housing Infrastructure Services Company
Irish Water
Jacobs
John Sisk
Jones Engineering
Land Development Agency
Marlet Property Group
Merck
M&G Real Estate
National Development Finance Agency
National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
Office of Government Procurement
Office of Public Works
Pembroke Beach DAC
PSE Kinsale Energy Limited
Quintain Ireland
Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Walls Construction
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised National Paediatric Hospital Development Board on its development of the New Children’s Hospital.
- Advised the FuturEnergy Ireland on one of the largest wind farm projects in Ireland.
William Fry LLP
William Fry LLP's core focus lies in handling both contentious and non-contentious matters related to construction and engineering projects on behalf of developers, local authorities, government departments and financial institutions. Practice chair Liam McCabe is an expert in the field of development and public private partnership projects, regularly receiving instructions from some of the largest domestic and international private and public entities. Jarleth Heneghan is well-versed in both advisory construction work and litigation. Bryanna Ryan and Cassandra Byrne are also noted.
Praxisleiter:
Liam McCabe
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jarleth Heneghan; Cassandra Byrne; Bryanna Ryan
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‘The team’s knowledge is based on a deep understanding of the construction world. They are always at the other end of the phone if you have a query.’
‘I have the pleasure of dealing with Jarleth Heneghan and Cassandra Byrne. They are friendly and always available. The depth of their knowledge is unsurpassed.’
‘The William Fry construction team have consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and professionalism in the construction law field.’
Kernmandanten
Hines/King Street Capital
Diageo
Department of the Environment, Climate & Communications
National Asset Management Agency
GA Development Fund ICAV
Hines/Peterson
Edwards Lifesciences
Arora Hotels
Kennedy Wilson
Digital Realty Trust
Dublin Airport Authority (daa) plc
Hines GREIT II Ireland Fund ICAV
Irish Life Assurance plc
Value Retail
Fitzwilliam Real Estate Properties Ltd
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
JD Wetherspoons
Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc
Circle K (formerly Topaz)
Curam Care Homes
Jongers Corporation Limited
Jepview Limited
Zeus Industrial Products (Ireland) Limited
National Treasury Management Agency
Blackrock Real Estate
U+I Group plc (formerly Development Securities plc)
Starwood Capital Group
Tesco
Dublin City Council
Fingal County Council
Veryan Medical Limited
MML Growth Capital Partners Limited
Aviva Investors Ireland Limited
Credit Suisse
Allied Irish Banks plc
Yew Grove REIT
Merck Millipore
Curam Healthcare
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
Real I.S. AG
Glenmore Generation Limited
Blackpitts Development Limited
Invesco Real Estate
Bank of Ireland
Burns & McDonnell
FuturEnergy
RedHat
SIRO Limited
Irish Rugby Football Union
Royal Dublin Society
Unum Ireland Limited
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Clifford Chance
Cental Engineering Limited
AVK
Interpath
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Donegal County Council on the Commercial Court pathfinder proceedings issued by approximately 2,000 plaintiffs.
- Advised Arora Hotel Group on the terminal-linked hotel at T2 Dublin airport.
- Advised the Department of the Environment, climate & communications on the national broadband plan.
Byrne Wallace Shields LLP
LK Shields Solicitors LLP and Byrne Wallace merged at the beginning of 2025 to form Byrne Wallace Shields. The construction offering spans all stages of the project lifecycle, handling contentious and contractual issues for private and public sector clients in the residential, transport, and energy industries. Practice head Martin Cooney has expertise in contract negotiation and litigation, appearing frequently before the administrative, civil, and commercial courts in disputes. Jamie Ritchie assists with the full spectrum of construction projects and is also noted for his experience as a litigator, advising on construction and transactional disputes. Fergal Ruane is highly regarded for PPP, infrastructure, and commercial matters.
Praxisleiter:
Martin Cooney
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Fergal Ruane; Andrew McVea; Jamie Ritchie
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‘A very unique team in terms of its depth of knowledge. The team has a wide breadth of experience in all areas of construction law and acts for a variety of clients.’
‘Martin Cooney and Andrew McVea have detailed knowledge of and understanding of the relevant areas of law required to deliver full advice on construction issues.’
‘Martin Cooney was extremely helpful.’
Kernmandanten
Environmental Protection Agency
B&C Contractors Limited
Clúid Housing
Redrock Gloucester Street
Keppel REIT Datacentres
Circle Voluntary Housing Association
Dublin City Council
McGurran Group
Exeter Ireland Property IV Limited
Dublin City Council
Collen Construction Limited
Fingal County Council
Kajima Ireland Limited
Glasgiven Construction Limited
Elkstone Capital Partners Limited
Ellwood Homes Development Limited
Purcell Construction
Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC
McMahon Design and Management Limited
CareChoice Group
Gowan Motor Distribution Limited
Ameresco Limited
Seabased
Member of the Construction Contracts Adjudication Panel
Crane Hire Limited
October Investments
Manufacturing Conglomerate
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Clúid Housing on the acquisition of approx. 400 units in a residential housing development and ancillary works in Clarehall, Dublin.
- Advised Dublin City Council on a Housing Land Initiative to develop three sites in prime locations in Dublin City.
- Advised Fingal County Council on three projects with a deal value of over €350m.
Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland’s practice regularly handles the full gamut of data centre, infrastructure and residential projects for clients including banks, institutional investors, private equity funds, developers and contractors. The group advises on regulatory investigations and acquisitions of property. Dermot McEvoy has rounded expertise in the full lifecycle of construction matters and is known for his dispute expertise. Seán Scally has extensive experience in the development and financing of energy and infrastructure assets. Lisa Boyd leads on procurement and construction-related disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Dermot McEvoy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nuala Maguire; Aidan Kirrane; Seán Scally; Lisa Boyd
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‘Despite the size of the Eversheds team, you always feel you are receiving full engagement. Eversheds is constantly exploring ways to deliver services more efficiently, including technology use and outside subject matter experts’ involvement to assist with complex construction disputes.’
‘The contentious construction team is powerfully headed by Dermot McEvoy, who has significant experience in construction. Dermot is excellent at grasping complex issues quickly and will find ways to present them to benefit the client.’
‘Dermot has a good team, including Aidan Kirrane (Senior Associate), known for his complex construction work.’
Kernmandanten
AIG
Allied Irish Banks plc
Alpha real partners
Astra Zeneca
Avestus Capital Partners/Richmond Homes
Aviva Investors
Breedon Group/Lagan
Cairn Homes Properties
Carysfort Capital
CGN Group
CyrusOne
Dublin Port Company
Duff & Phelps
Dunboy Property and Development Limited
EE Group / Ciaran & Colum Butler / Starbucks (Ireland)/Leisureplex
Eagle Street Partners
EirGrid plc
Ervia including Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland
G4S Group
Gembira & Richmond Homes
Hammond Lane
Health Services Executive & HSE Estates
Hibernia REIT
Hollandia Structures
Kingspan plc
Mercroft Holdings Limited
McCauley Daye O’Connell Architects
MFX Property/Nexus
Murform Limited
Murphy Group
National Development Finance Agency
National Standards Authority of Ireland
OCS Ireland
Octopus Healthcare/MedicX Fund
Réseau de Transport d’Electricité
Ronan Group Real Estate
Schindler Lifts
Sisk Group/ Sitreas / Wilton Works
SMR International Windpartks
Stena Line
Stephen Tierney Architects
Suir Engineering Limited
Tetrarch Capital Limited
Viterbi Limited
Walls Construction
Waterman Moylan
WeWork
Width of a Circle
Worklab Innovation Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted CyrusOne’s European data centre developments with managing multi-jurisdictional projects.
Matheson LLP
With a strong track record advising on the development of projects and land acquisition, Matheson LLP counts a diverse array of clients from the pharmaceutical and tech sectors among its clients. The team is very experienced in advising major contractors, developers and funders on construction disputes. The practice is chaired by a duo comprising Rhona Henry and Nicola Dunleavy, who also lead the commercial litigation team. Other key team members include Alison Bearpark and Ruadhán Kenny.
Praxisleiter:
Rhona Henry; Nicola Dunleavy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alison Bearpark; Ruadhán Kenny; Jamie Murphy
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‘Solid partner-led team. Specialists in the area of construction law.’
‘Rhona Henry is very accessible, commercial and pragmatic.’
‘The lawyers on the team are highly skilled and always deliver on project deadlines. Their advice is accurate, clear and comprehensive. The team assist us in progressing complex matters, driving the best possible outcome for our company in any negotiation. Their support is highly valued, and we lean on them for their in-depth industry experience. Their knowledge of construction law and practice is second to none.’
Kernmandanten
AM alpha
Aramark Corporation
Ballymore Group
Brown-Forman Corporation
Cardinal
Chartered Land
CLH Aviation
Gallico Developments
Google Ireland Limited
Hines
Horizon Therapeutics PLC
Indaver
Irish Distillers
Iroko
Killiney Estates Limited
Macquarie
Masonite International Corporation
Mowi
Novo Nordisk
Oxley Holdings Limited
Pallas Foods
Park Developments Group
Philip Morris
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Round Hill Capital
Saint-Gobain Weber Limited
SEI Investments
Sensational Kids
Shannon LNG
SSE plc
Sisk Group
Tenable
Verizon
Vermillion
Wessanen
Workday Inc
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised PGIM on the development of two purpose-built logistics units.
- Advised Macquarie Asset Management on its acquisition of the Beacon Hospital Group.
Philip Lee LLP
Philip Lee LLP has expertise acting for major public bodies, advising on the whole gamut of social housing, residential housing and infrastructure development. The team delivers a well-rounded service from advice on planning and procurement to project finance and construction, with strengths in advising on port projects as well as on student accommodation. It is also assisting with a range of project-delivery models for private clients including PPP arrangements and design-build, employer-design and guaranteed maximum price contracts. The 'excellent' Angelyn Rowan, renowned for her robust sector knowledge, co-heads the team with Claire Cashin, an expert in construction disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Angelyn Rowan; Clare Cashin
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Finola Igoe; Kerri Crossen
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‘Philip Lee is a firm that exudes excellence and embodies the concepts of diligence, etiquette, and professionalism; it is a firm that is the very definition of class, style, and substance.’
‘There is great access to partners in the team, which is vital when dealing with fast-paced construction contracts.’
‘Angelyn Rowan is excellent. She is very accessible and responsive and provides excellent strategic advice on complex construction matters. Finola Igoe is one of the best senior associates in the practice. Her work rate is exceptional, and she provides great advice on dealing with complex matters.’
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Ronan Group Real Estate on the construction law aspects of several major developments.
- Advised Trinity College Dublin on a variety of construction matters.
- Represented Le Chéile Consortium in high court litigation regarding a tender competition.
RDJ LLP
RDJ LLP’s construction team offers tailored legal expertise across all stages of construction, engineering and infrastructure projects. The group advises on high-value PPP projects, complex construction contracts and contentious matters and has significant experience in the public, residential development, education and healthcare sectors. Finola McCarthy leads the team. Donal Twomey, who predominantly advises on contentious matters, and Shane O’Connor are also noted.
Praxisleiter:
Finola McCarthy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Donal Twomey; Shane O’Connor
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‘Finola McCarthy is extremely experienced. She also has experience negotiating against many construction companies in Ireland and has valuable insights on how such companies might react to particular negotiation points. She can explain concepts in plain, easy-to-understand English for clients who are not construction law experts. She is a safe pair of hands, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to others.’
‘The construction team led by Finola McCarthy is superb.’
‘Pragmatic expertise in specialist areas with a healthy understanding of risk.’
Kernmandanten
Bon Secours Health System
O’Callaghan Properties
Donegal County Council/Roads Management Office
Enerpower
Oakdene House CLG
Oaklee Housing Limited
ARA Europe & OBA Capital Partners
AIB
University of Galway
Connacht Rugby Stadium Limited
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Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard‘s team provides comprehensive advice across industrial, high-value residential and social housing developments, where the team’s clients include major housing associations. The team handles contentious and non-contentious matters and has seen recent significant activity in the private rented and energy sectors. Practice head Margaret Austin has an impressive depth of knowledge in the negotiation of building contracts with contractors, consultants and vendors of bespoke developments. Siobhan Kenny is also noted.
Praxisleiter:
Margaret Austin
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Siobhan Kenny; Kate Liddy- Cormican; Paul Tohill
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‘A super ability to understand the client’s business and connect with the client and its stakeholders.’
‘Highly motivated and committed individuals who make a great effort to ensure client’s requirements achieved (Margaret Austin and Siobhan Kenny, particularly so).’
‘An experienced practice with excellent industry knowledge and an accommodating response to advice that needed an immediate response.’
Kernmandanten
Tuath Housing Association
CA Ventures
Home Building Finance Ireland
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised CA Ventures on large-scale student accommodation developments in Cork and Dublin.
- Advised Home Building Finance Ireland on providing development finance for several developments across Ireland.
- Advised the Tuath Housing Association on its acquisition and development of numerous site purchases for the development of social and affordable houses and apartments across Ireland.
Beale & Co LLP
The team at Beale & Co LLP is sought after for its excellence in construction-related claims and large disputes, particularly seeing a recent uptick in work for contractors and design consultants. The firm has a deep understanding of breach of contract, contract review, professional negligence and contributory negligence in this area. Practice head Killian Dorney is noted for his understanding of both contracts and adjudication processes in relation to residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
Praxisleiter:
Killian Dorney
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tara Cosgrove; Sarah Conroy; Niamh Loughran; Eoin Himpers-McLoughlin; Rebecca Bergin
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‘As a specialist law firm, Beale & Co have particular expertise in their chosen sectors. They have a strong team locally who possess a good understanding of professional liability exposure and the particular needs of those operating within the construction industry.’
‘We work closely with Tara Cosgrove, Sarah Conroy, Niamh Loughran, Killian Dorney and Eoin Himpers-McLoughlin. All are particularly strong in terms of technical ability but are also friendly, personable and always on-hand to offer advice and support.’
‘The team approach is very personable & professional. The knowledge to guide customers in the right direction is exceptional.’
Kernmandanten
Arup Consulting Engineers
Axiseng Ltd
O’Reilly Stuart & Associates
Punch Consulting
O’Connor Sutton Cronin
Michael Slattery & Associates
The Association of Consulting Engineers Ireland
RPS Consulting Engineers
Barrett Mahoney
AECOM
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented a construction consultant in the defence of a series of cases.
- Represented a contractor in a highly complex €20,000,000 dispute involving technical, legal and commercial issues arising from the construction of a luxury housing development in Ireland.
- Advised various leading construction consultants and contractors in Ireland on the review and negotiation of contractual documentation for construction projects.
Maples Group
Maples Group is well-versed in handling adjudications for high-profile contractors and has strengths in advising on all stages of the project lifecycle, from development to finance transactions. The group its able to draw on the expertise of its insurance, tax and funds teams to advise developers. Mary Liz Mahony is strong on the transactional side, focusing on commercial and residential development matters.
Praxisleiter:
Mary Liz Mahony
Kernmandanten
Heitman LLC
Henderson Park
Treasury Holdings
Energoinvest Reach Active Limited
Bank Hapoalim B.M
KC Capital Property Group Limited
Grant Thornton
Tristan Capital Partners
McGill Construction Limited (Pinnacle Development)
McGill Construction Limited (Blue Whisp)
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Heitmann LLC on the development of a new U-Store-It self-storage facility at Liffey Valley.