Mr Fergal Ruane > ByrneWallace LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

ByrneWallace LLP‘s ‘highly specialised and expert’ public sector group handles contentious and non-contentious mandates on behalf of an enviable client list including state and semi-state bodies, government departments, local authorities and regulators; it has particularly notable expertise in the healthcare sector. The team is active across the full spectrum of public procurement, construction, employment, data protection and regulatory matters. Practice head Michelle Ní Longáin focuses on employment law, including protected disclosures, while other names to note are health and social care head Sinead Kearney; Martin Cooney and Fergal Ruane, who advise on construction matters, and data protection; and regulatory expert Sean O’Donnell.

ByrneWallace LLP is recommended for its long-standing experience in all areas of energy law. The team regularly advises multi-national clients on the structuring, investing and development of energy transactions, in addition to onshore and offshore wind farm projects. The team is led by Fergal Ruane, who assists with power purchase agreements for wind farms and data centre infrastructure deals. Martin Cooney  is a key contact within the practice.

As part of the infrastructure, construction and energy group, ByrneWallace LLP‘s ‘attentive, responsive and available‘ team is equipped to handle the full life cycle of major construction projects, including residential and social housing, urban developments, hotels and data centres. Construction disputes are also a core area of expertise for the team, which handles a high volume of adjudications and litigation proceedings. ‘Second-to-none‘ practice head Martin Cooney is experienced in contentious and non-contentious construction matters, while Fergal Ruane focuses on projects and infrastructure.

ByrneWallace LLP continues to strengthen its presence in the projects and infrastructure space by offering planning and development advice to clients from a diverse set of sectors, including real estate, energy, education, healthcare, transport, and technology. Practice head Fergal Ruane has longstanding experience of advising both public and private bodies on public procurement law, while Martin Cooney handles the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters related to construction law. Michael Walsh is the go-to person for advice on real estate projects.