Addleshaw Goddard’s construction team is headed by the ‘extremely knowledgeable’ and ’commercially aware’ Margaret Austin, who is active across many contentious and non-contentious mandates. International and domestic developers, funders, contractors, state bodies and Approved Housing Bodies turn to the group for assistance with large commercial and industrial developments, distillery projects, student accommodation and social housing developments. The team is particularly active in the infrastructure and energy sectors and was recently bolstered by Killian Maher and Jack Kennedy.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- Technical skills and commerciality are at the forefront of this team. There is a very collaborative approach to working with clients.
- Jack Kennedy - consistency of quality service and advice. Jack is incredibly responsive and commercial in his approach to client matters.
- ‘Siobhan Kenny is an extremely intelligent, experienced construction lawyer who is very hands on with clients and gives practical and comprehensive advice. Siobhan is a worthwhile resource to invest in!’
- 'Pro-active attitude in progressing matters, taking control of the situation and tenaciousness in getting the final matters wrapped up. This is in addition to their attention to detail across complex matters. Specific mention to Margaret Austin and Eoin Himpers-McLoughlin who both exhibited these qualities.'
- ‘Margaret Austin has years of experience and wisdom and sees the bigger picture. She constantly queries matters which reveals issues which can then be tackled head on and in time.’
- ‘Margaret Austin leads a superb team of lawyers who combine technical expertise with commercial awareness. The Addleshaw Goddard team are approachable, friendly and client-focused.’
- 'Killian Maher is knowledgeable, switched on and very commercially aware. He is an excellent communicator and always very responsive. All round a pleasure to deal with.'
- 'Jack Kennedy combines a high level of technical expertise with commercial awareness. His advice is always clear and practical and he is a pleasure to deal with.'
- ‘The construction team is extremely strong and experienced in both contentious and non-contentious cases, and are extremely practical, professional and pleasant to deal with.'
Key clients
- Tuath Housing Association
- CA Ventures
- Home Building Finance Ireland
- Bank of Ireland
- Hines Real Estate Ireland Limited
- Kennedy Wilson
- LHC Group
- Fold Housing Association Ireland Company Limited By Guarantee
Work highlights
Advised the LDA in connection with the acquisition of 345 residential units at Crown Square in County Galway, as part of the Government’s Project Tosaigh initiative.
Advised Fold on the acquisition of a multi-million-euro development of 134 residential units in North-West Dublin.
Advising LHC Group on the redevelopment and construction aspects of the refinancing of the Clarence and Dean Hotels.
Practice head
Margaret Austin
Other key lawyers
Killian Maher; Jack Kennedy; Siobhan Kenny; Eoin Himpers-McLoughlin