Arthur Cox‘s energy, renewables and natural resources team is instructed on large and complex energy deals for large project developers and operators. Niamh McGovern spearheads the offering and is across a range of regulatory, commercial, project development and M&A mandates related to renewable energy and conventional electricity generation. Danielle Conaghan, who leads the environmental and planning group, specialises in the energy sector, and Aaron Boyle’s expertise in infrastructure and construction projects makes him another key contact. Amy McDermott is a go-to for energy M&A, while Ciara Buckley is recommended for handling the financing aspects of large energy deals, and James Downey has strength in energy regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Aaron Boyle and Niamh McGovern are exceptional - they deliver clear, practical advice on the most complex projects and are always responsive, reliable, and proactive. Working with them feels like having true strategic partners who consistently go above and beyond to get results.'
- ‘Easy to deal with, always up to date with the sector and developments, always available to meet our needs. Arthur Cox are also very prominent in the sector and strive to keep their well earned reputation at the forefront of the industry.’
- ‘Very deep expertise in the energy sector in Ireland.’
- ‘Niamh McGovern and James Downey have been exceptional in their service on a transaction I worked with them. High-quality work, always available and great commercial understanding of topics in the energy sector.’
Key clients
- Energia
- Power Capital Renewable Energy
- Greenlink Interconnector
- Partners Group
- Exus Renewables
- Encyclis
- Echelon Data Centres
- Gas Networks Ireland
- Corio Generation Sceirde Rocks
- Kilshane Energy
- Department of the Environment, Climate and Communication
- Neoen
Work highlights
Advising Power Capital Renewable Energy on all aspects of the development and financing of 400MW of solar and BESS development in Ireland.
Advising Energia on various projects across its energy business, including renewables, regulatory advice, litigation, power purchase agreements, commercial arrangements, financing and otherwise.
Advised Partners’ Group on the sale of the Greenlink Interconnector, and prior to this, advised Greenlink Interconnector Limited on the development and financing of the 500MW interconnector.
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Practice head
Niamh McGovern
Other key lawyers
Danielle Conaghan; Aaron Boyle; Amy McDermott; James Downey; Gillian Carragher; Ciara Buckley