Firms To Watch: Construction

At Beauchamps LLP, Richard Stowe is the key name. The group is notable for its work on projects concerning the residential, social housing and infrastructure sectors.
At Hayes Solicitors LLPKevin Harnett is noted for his varied practice and advice to contractors, developers, designers and sub-contractors, among others.

Construction in Ireland

A&L Goodbody LLP

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.

Praxisleiter:

Conor Owens


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Eamonn Gill; Jamie Rattigan; Siobhan Kearney


Referenzen

‘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


Referenzen

‘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


Referenzen

‘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


Referenzen

‘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


Referenzen

‘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


Referenzen

‘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


Referenzen

‘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


Referenzen

‘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


Pinterest


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


Referenzen

‘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


Referenzen

‘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


Highlight-Mandate


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


Referenzen

‘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


Referenzen

‘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.