Ms Niamh McGovern > Arthur Cox > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Arthur Cox fields a team of experts with broad experience in energy market regulatory matters spanning multiple industries. The practice has substantial knowledge of the development and financing of wind and solar power projects. Alex McLean heads the practice, having extensive expertise in the full gamut of energy project related issues. Environment and planning head Danielle Conaghan has a particular focus on energy-related project developments and commercial contracts. Niamh McGovern is well-versed in construction mandates relating to offshore wind and power projects. Karen Killoran and Jacinta Conway are noted for their experience in solar development project and data centre issues.

Arthur Cox fields a ‘highly skilled and proficient‘ transport team which advises leading clients in the aviation, rail, road and shipping sectors on a wide range of finance, regulatory, projects, procurement and litigation matters. Practice head Aaron Boyle is widely recognised for his experience of handling project finance, procurement and PPP mandates across the transport sector, while Niamh McGovern is also a key figure for transport infrastructure projects with growing expertise in electric vehicle charging regulations. In the aviation sector, the team is also well regarded for its strength in complex financing transactions, acting for airlines, banks and aircraft leasing companies; the ‘excellent‘ Ruth Lillis and Fintan Kerins are the names to note here.

Arthur Cox‘s ‘top-tier‘ construction practice has deep expertise in a range of industries, including data centres, manufacturing and commercial and residential developments, but has a particularly strong suit in the energy sector, where the team advises both developers and funders on major projects in growing areas such as solar, offshore wind and battery storage. ‘Standout practitioner‘ Niav O’Higgins leads the team with the ‘commercial‘ Karen Killoran; both are skilled in the full spectrum of contentious and transactional matters. Niamh McGovern, who has strengths in the energy, infrastructure and transport, Fiona Egan and Shane O’Neill (who focuses on commercial property and renewable energy projects) are also key names.

The sizeable team at Arthur Cox has a well-rounded projects and infrastructure practice that assists clients with the planning and development of new projects, as well as the acquisition, disposal and operation of brownfield projects. The team is particularly strong in the energy sector, handling some of the largest financing and development mandates in this area. Practice head Aaron Boyle handles infrastructure projects in the transport and telecoms sectors, while Alex McLean’s practice has a specific focus on the energy sector. Niav O’Higgins and Karen Killoran have significant experience of handling the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters in the construction sector. Other notable members of the team include Niamh McGovern and Danielle Conaghan.