• Law Society of Ireland
  • LLB – Law 2012, Trinity College Dublin
  • Admitted as a Solicitor in Ireland, 2017
  • Admitted as a Solicitor in Northern Ireland, 2018
  • Admitted as a Solicitor in New South Wales, Australia, 2020

Niall Donnelly is a partner in the firm’s energy group. Niall is an internationally experienced lawyer who advises clients on complex projects in the energy sector, in particular renewable energy transactions.

Niall regularly advises developers, financiers, regulators and corporates on all aspects of renewable and conventional energy projects, including offtake solutions, EU and domestic regulations, financing, development/construction and corporate transactions.

Niall has extensive experience in documenting and negotiating power purchase agreements, project development agreements and construction, major equipment supply and operation and maintenance contracts. He is also experienced in advising clients on a broad range of corporate matters in the energy sector, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, joint ventures, shareholders’ agreements and transaction structuring.

Representative Matters

  • Advised RWE on the application for consent to develop the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm in the Irish Sea. This included advice on the environmental assessments and Maritime Area Consents (MACs). The development consent application was submitted on 28 February 2025 (Ref: 321992 | An Bord Pleanála).
  • Advised the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications on the Small Scale Renewable Energy Support Scheme.
  • Advised Port of Cork Company in relation to the financing of an extension to its port to accommodate the offshore renewable energy industry.
  • Advised European Energy on the acquisition and development of various renewable energy projects.
  • Advised Heygaz on the acquisition of Ormonde Organics.
  • Advised Davidstown Renewables on a corporate PPA with Boortmalt.
  • Advised IQ Solar on a corporate PPA with Dairygold Co-operative.
  • Advised a major energy utility on a corporate PPA with a global technology company.
  • Advised various Irish and international banks on project financings of wind and solar projects in Ireland.

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