No other firm in Ireland has the depth of resources and recent projects and construction experience that we have.
Our partner-led projects and construction group advises on all aspects of the development of infrastructure projects in both the public and private sectors, acting for employers, developers, contractors, investors and lending institutions.
Collectively the group has advised public and private bodies on over 300 major infrastructure projects, among which are some of the largest infrastructure projects undertaken in Ireland.
Our expertise spans all sectors, including commercial, health, housing, transport, renewables, industrial, student accommodation, and ports amongst others.
Given the complex nature of construction and infrastructure projects, disputes arise from time to time. We provide strategic and commercial advice to drive an expeditious resolution of disputes in order to minimise the impact on projects.
We have advised on some of the most significant and largest infrastructure developments in Ireland over recent years.
The key to our success is the collaborative approach of our team to deliver upon our clients key aims and how we collaborate as one team leveraging our expertise across planning, procurement, project finance, real estate and construction to the benefit of our clients. The strength and depth of our resources is unparalleled in the Irish market and we draw on these resources to deliver innovative solutions in often complex and challenging matters. We are consistently ranked as a top tier firm, so you can be assured that you are being advised by experts.
On the non-contentious side, the team advises on:
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- contracts for building and engineering works at all tiers
- PPP contracts for both the public and private sector
- development agreements in respect of infrastructure projects
- contracts for design consultancy services
- construction management services
- collateral warranty documentation
- regulatory issues including building control and health and safety
- health and safety appointments
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On the contentious side, the firm has advised on a variety of complex construction disputes arising out of some of the most significant construction projects in the country’s history, representing both public and private sector clients. We have successfully acted in numerous conciliation adjudication and arbitrations arising from construction and civil engineering contracts.
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- Advising a major developer on the construction of an EMEA HQ in Dublin 4 for international social media entity (325,000 square feet Grade A offices), LEED platinum rating.
- Advising various developers/investors on significant residential housing developments, both private and social/affordable.
- Acting for a local authority in respect of a 650 unit housing development in Athlone.
- Acting for major financial institutions in respect of the development finance of private residential developments and commercial office developments.
- Advising several third level institutions on capital projects on campus.
- Advising tenderers in relation to social housing and third level institution PPP projects.
- Acting for international renewables company in the development of one of Ireland’s first battery storage plants (50 MW).
- Acting for National Development Finance Agency on the development of schools projects.
- Acting for the HSE on a Community Nursing Unit PPP and primary care centres.
- Advising public and private sector clients on tender processes and construction contracts under the Capital Works Management Framework.
- Advising on the construction law aspects of major renewables projects, including wind, solar, district heating, amongst others.
- Advising contractors and employers in relation to claims for non-payment and in a variety of insolvency scenarios.
- Advising in adjudication proceedings (both statutory and contractual) arising out of PPP projects and high-profile private developments.
- Advising in conciliation, mediation and arbitration proceedings arising out of both standard and bespoke industry contracts.
- Advising in health and safety investigations and prosecutions.
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Key Contact: Clare Cashin - Partner | Michael Cahill - Senior Associate In the case of Barrett v Traymount Construction Ltd & Others [2022] IEHC 502, the High Court had to consider an application by the first defendant (Traymount Construction Limited – the...
Defective Concrete Products Levy – the ‘concrete information’ you need to know
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Philip Lee shortlisted for a Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Award
Key Contacts: Cian Moriarty - Senior Executive Philip Lee was delighted to attend the Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards last night. The firm was nominated for an award in the charity partnership category alongside A&L Goodbody, Arthur Cox,...