Working on key projects across the public and private sectors, the construction team at Matheson LLP regularly represents contractors, developers, employers and project funders. Rhona Henry, head of the group, advises investors, developers, contractors and project funders on the procurement, design, financing and delivery of major developments, as well as assisting with key infrastructure/capital projects and construction financings. Also of note is Ruadhán Kenny, who assists a diverse and high-profile client base in various contentious construction matters; Nicola Dunleavy is also a key contact for construction disputes. Mary Liz Mahony joined the practice in January 2026, adding notable transaction expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is solution focused, with a clear and in-depth knowledge of the market.’
- ‘Rhona Henry is an exceptional lawyer with a finger on the pulse of whats happening in the market - always focuses on sensible and practical legal solutions.’
- ‘The cornerstone of Matheson's service is their dependability. They are our trusted advisers for all construction matters in Ireland.’
- ‘Rhona Henry was a standout adviser in construction law. Her advice was concise, very solid and legally competent and her knowledge was clear to see - I would highly recommend Rhona to anyone in need of construction legal advice.'
- ‘Ruadhán Kenny is a strong construction disputes lawyer - great to deal with and highly knowledgeable.'
- ‘The Matheson construction practice are highly knowledgeable and deliver prompt, pragmatic advice. They consistently demonstrate a good balance of commercial awareness and technical know-how and there is always excellent collaboration between teams and different specialisms.’
Key clients
- AM alpha Aramark Corporation Ballymore Group Brown-Forman Corporation Cardinal Chartered Land CLH Aviation Davidson Kempner European Partners LLP Gallico Developments Google Ireland Limited Hines Horizon Therapeutics PLC Indaver Irish Distillers Iroko Kanadevia-Inova AG Killiney Estates Limited Macquarie Masonite International Corporation Mowi Novo Nordisk Oxley Holdings Limited Pallas Foods Park Developments Group Philip Morris Pinterest Plenary Europe Limited Prudential Insurance Company of America (PGIM) Round Hill Capital Saint-Gobain Weber Limited SEI Investments Sensational Kids Shannon LNG SSE plc Sisk Group Tenable Verizon Vermillion Wessanen Workday Inc
Work highlights
Advised Workday Inc on its new European office headquarters located at College Square in Dublin city centre.
Advised EY Ireland in relation to its Dublin HQ relocation project, whereby EY have taken a long-term lease at Wilton Park, Grand Canal Dublin 2.
Advising Park Developments Group in relation to the development and sale of 249 residential units, including the drafting and negotiation of a design and build contract, all professional team appointments and a related subsidy agreement at Murphystown Way, Glencairn, Leopardstown.
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Practice head
Rhona Henry; Nicola Dunleavy; Ruadhán Kenny
Other key lawyers
Mary Liz Mahony