Mr Jarleth Heneghan > William Fry LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

William Fry LLP‘s practice is known for its skill in handling energy projects for multinational clients. The team’s recent caseload includes acquisitions, infrastructure investment and project financing. The team is noted for its capabilities in renewable energy, hydrocarbons and natural resources sector. Practice head Fergus Devine has particular expertise in solar and wind farm projects, advising individuals, utilities and local energy companies. Jarleth Heneghan has deep knowledge of construction contracts, while Liam McCabe focuses on infrastructure projects. Cassandra Byrne regularly assists clients with both contentious and non-contentious construction and project related matters. Máire O’Neill is a key name within the practice.

William Fry LLP advises government departments, regulators and other public bodies across a wide-range of projects, public procurement, state aid, regulatory and financing matters. In particular, the team excels in advising on the financing and development of major telecoms, energy and transport infrastructure projects; among its standout mandates is its advice to the Department of Communications on the rollout of the National Broadband Plan. EU and regulatory law specialist Claire Waterson leads the team. Alicia Compton, who advises on public sector employment matters, projects expert Jarleth Heneghan and litigator Garrett Breen are also noted.

William Fry LLP delivers a broad, cross-departmental service to clients in the transport sector, ranging from major airlines and aircraft leasing companies to port and airport authorities and innovative transport platform providers. The firm has a strong presence in the aviation field; practice head David Maughan and Mary Ward have extensive experience of handling aircraft-related financing transactions and advising on the establishment of aircraft leasing companies and joint ventures, and the team’s expertise in the sector also extends to M&A, regulatory issues and high-profile insolvencies and restructurings involving aviation companies. Projects and construction partner Jarleth Heneghan frequently advises on the development of transport infrastructure, and Garrett Breen is a key contact for contentious matters.

William Fry LLP benefits from a ‘wide range of experience‘ in the field of construction law; its recent workload encompasses advice on high-profile mixed-use developments (including major urban regeneration and town centre projects), public infrastructure schemes, and office and residential projects. The team’s wide-ranging client base includes major developers, local authorities, government departments and financial institutions. Liam McCabe heads the practice, and is well versed in development and PPP projects. Jarleth Heneghan, who handles both disputes and transactional work, the ‘knowledgeable‘ Bryanna Ryan and Cassandra Byrne are also key names at senior level.

William Fry LLP handles project development matters for a diverse roster of domestic and international clients that includes banks, state and semi-state bodies, developers, funds, and large manufacturing companies. The team provides a full-service offering, including advice on the planning, financing, regulatory, construction, and operational aspects of project development. Liam McCabe heads the practice and regularly advises investment houses on PPP projects. Jarleth Heneghan is known for his expertise in IT infrastructure projects, while Fergus Devine specialises in the energy and natural resources sectors. Other key members of the practice include Conor Linehan SC, Cassandra Byrne, and Bryanna Ryan, who specialises in the contractual aspects of construction and engineering projects.