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

Arthur Cox’s energy, renewables and natural resources team brings specialist advice to project developers and operators in the clean power space. Niamh McGovern heads the team and regularly advises project operators on regulatory, contractual, planning, and development matters impacting renewable power, bioenergy, and gas projects. Environment and planning group lead Danielle Conaghan is a stand-out advisor to energy suppliers and operators, particularly in the offshore wind segment, assisting on planning, consenting, and regulatory matters. Infrastructure and construction specialist Aaron Boyle is a key contact for commercial agreements and project contracts, while corporate and M&A expert Amy McDermott specialises in commercial law matters in the energy space.

Arthur Cox has a longstanding reputation for handling projects and infrastructure for a diverse client base, including banks, corporations, public bodies, developers, and contractors. The firm has a strong track record in managing complex, high-value projects across Ireland, with notable activity in the fast-growing sectors of social housing, data centres, and digital infrastructure. The team offers extensive support with the planning, development, acquisition, disposal, and operation of ancillary and brownfield projects. Aaron Boyle heads the infrastructure, construction and utilities practice and has significant experience handling infrastructure projects in the transport and telecoms sectors. Karen Killoran is especially well-positioned to handle contentious and non-contentious matters in the construction sector, while Danielle Conaghan is known for her expertise in planning and environmental issues. Other key names of note include Niamh McGovern and Ciara Dooley.

Arthur Cox handles a varied array of mandates for clients across the aviation, rail, road, and shipping sectors. The practice is well-versed in handling finance, procurement, projects, and litigation matters, with particular expertise in asset finance. The team regularly assists transport service providers and vehicle manufacturers on commercial, corporate, and regulatory issues, including the establishment of leasing platforms and funds. Practice head Aaron Boyle is known for his longstanding expertise in handling project finance, procurement and PPP mandates across the transport sector. Ruth Lillis and Niamh McGovern are also recommended.

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.