Arthur Cox

Construction and Engineering

Shane is a partner in our Construction and Engineering Group

Shane specialises in non-contentious construction law, predominantly advising developers, institutional investors, funders, owner occupiers and tenants on major development projects.

As part of the Chambers Band 1 and Legal 500 Tier 1-ranked group, he has also advised Irish and non-Irish contractors (particularly M&E contractors) on the expansion of their operations beyond Ireland and across Europe. Shane has substantial experience with a range of standard form contracts, including NEC4, JCT, RIAI and FIDIC, as well as bespoke contracts. Shane has extensive experience across all asset classes with a particular focus on data centres, transport and logistics, offices, PRS and hospitality. Shane is also experienced in advising on the construction aspects of renewable energy projects with a particular focus on biogas and solar projects. Shane’s expertise extends from advising on procurement strategies to drafting and negotiating principal construction contracts and ancillary documentation. Shane practised as a solicitor for over three years in the Construction and Engineering Group at Macfarlanes LLP, London.

Relevant Experience: 

Advising Blackstone on various office portfolio developments

Advising Echelon on the development of its data centre portfolio

Advising Bain Capital Credit on various real estate developments

Advising Power Capital Renewable Energy on the development of a 500MW solar portfolio in Ireland

Advising Gray, a global US-based design and build contractor, on the construction of a confectionery manufacturing facility in Lahti, Finland

Advising Archer Hotel Capital on the refurbishment of the Shelbourne Hotel

Advising Spear Street Capital on the development of Cherrywood Business Park and Belfield Office Park

LLB (First Class Honours), 2012, Trinity College Dublin Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales, 2016 Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland, 2016