Mr Garret Farrelly > Matheson LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Demonstrating ‘exceptional market and industry knowledge’, the energy, natural resources, and utilities group at Matheson LLP acts for leading domestic bodies and major multinational clients on innovative development and transactional mandates. Practice head Garret Farrelly is highly active in the space, assisting with project development and finance, commercial and offtake agreements, and regulatory matters for leading offtakers, operators, developers, and public bodies. Conor Blennerhassett is an expert advisor to energy developers and investors on development, finance, and M&A mandates across the wind, solar, and gas segments. Other experts include Nicola Dunleavy, who represents clients in energy sector disputes, and Ruadhán Kenny, who assists in commercial litigation concerning energy and infrastructure projects.

Matheson LLP is adept at the full range of project financing and development in Ireland, regularly working with a diverse client base that includes government bodies, private companies, domestic and international lenders, investors, and contractors. The firm is highly active across the transport, energy, telecoms, education, healthcare, and real estate sectors. The team also excels in project development, asset transactions, and bids for PPP projects, providing comprehensive support throughout all stages of project delivery. Garret Farrelly heads the practice and provides counsel on transport, infrastructure and energy projects, while Conor Blennerhassett is singled out for his infrastructure regulation and development work. Rhona Henry is perennially dominant in project re-financing transactions, and Kate McKenna is a key contact for merger control matters.

Matheson LLP is highly regarded for its expertise in the aviation sector, with a long-standing track record of acting for aircraft lessors and airlines. The team regularly handles major restructurings, schemes of arrangement, and financing and refinancing matters, with a strong regulatory focus. The firm also provides advice on procurement and project development in the road and rail sectors. Rory McPhillips heads the practice along with Stuart Kennedy and Garret Farrelly.