Mr Conor Owens > A&L Goodbody LLP > DUBLIN 1, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

A&L Goodbody LLP‘s public sector team offers a ‘commendable‘ service spanning both contentious and non-contentious matters relating to transport, housing, utilities, energy and healthcare. The firm particularly stands out for its experience advising on the procurement, planning, environmental aspects and construction of major public infrastructure projects, most recently advising Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the development of the MetroLink project. Anna-Marie Curran, who is well-regarded for her expertise in public procurement and state aid matters jointly leads the team with construction and engineering specialist Conor Owens. Enda O’Keeffe, who handles disputes arising from public projects, and environmental law expert Alison Fanagan are also noted.

A&L Goodbody LLP‘s ‘extremely knowledgeable‘ transport practice spans the aviation, shipping, road and rail sectors. The firm is renowned for its prowess in aviation finance, where Marie O’Brien, Séamus Ó Cróinín, Maria McElhinney, who returned to the Dublin office in June 2023, and new partner Keith Mulhern advise many of the market’s key players on the acquisition, leasing and financing of aircraft. Vincent Power SC is the main contact for shipping matters, with an emphasis on EU law advice and litigation. Conor Owens and Jamie Rattigan, who also recently joined the partnership ranks, are currently advising on high-profile transport infrastructure projects, particularly in the rail sector.

With ‘great depth and breadth of knowledge across the team‘, A&L Goodbody LLP has extensive experience in major development projects across the full range of sectors, from transport and data centres to residential and logistics, acting for prominent contractors, developers and funders. The firm is equally adept on the contentious side, with a strong record in high-value adjudication, litigation and arbitration proceedings. Practice head Conor Owens and Eamonn Gill are well versed in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, while Enda O’Keeffe handles disputes relating to public works, commercial building and PPP projects. Jamie Rattigan, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, is also noted.

A&L Goodbody LLP’s projects and infrastructure team has built a strong reputation for advising on all stages of complex domestic and cross-border projects, from planning and procurement to construction, operation, and decommissioning. In addition to this, the team handles a high volume of financing, refinancing and M&A transactions in this area. Ross Moore specialises in the regulatory and financial aspects of gas and energy projects and co-heads the team with Conor Owens, who advises on the full range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. John Dallas has extensive experience of working with lenders and developers on the financing of projects, while Enda O’Keeffe and Eamonn Gill focus on construction-related disputes. David McElroy and Jamie Rattigan are other key contacts.