Leveraging its strong international network, DLA Piper Ireland LLP advises on large and often cross-border transactions in the Irish market. Key components of the offering include project financing and energy regulatory matters. Project finance team head Seán McGrenaghan has amassed significant experience advising on large energy financings. William Marshall spearheads the energy regulatory practice, and balances a busy workload for project developers, funders, sellers and purchasers of energy assets. Marshall has notable specialisms in conventional and corporate PPAs, the SEM and regulatory disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Our experience of working with Seán McGrenaghan and William Marshall on complex transactions has been very positive. They are both highly competent and compliment each other well in negotiations.’
- ‘William Marshall's understanding of the PPA contracts and his ability to identify material items is second to none. I have full confidence in signing contracts knowing William has reviewed and marked up versions.’
- ‘Seán McGrenaghan is a very dedicated, knowledgeable partner in the industry and has a very pleasant personality. He goes the extra mile to get the transaction over the finish line.’
- ‘William Marshall - exceptional grasp of the interaction of regulatory requirements with contractual provisions in the Irish energy industry, and comfortable applying legal rigour to the most technical aspects of energy contracting.'
- ‘William Marshall has an excellent understanding of the detail and particularly complex energy regulatory issues in Ireland. Highly experienced and on top of his field.'
- ‘Experts in relation to Power Purchase Agreements. William Marshall has a market leading understanding of exactly what is market standard and what should be hard lines in the negotiations. He is pragmatic and easy to deal with also.’
Key clients
- NTR plc
- Greencoat Renewables PLC
- Elgin Energy Es Co Ltd
- Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
- Bank of Ireland
- Société Générale
- Siemens Bank GmbH
- Rabobank Coöperatie U.A.
- MUFG Bank, Ltd
- BNP Paribas S.A.
- Kommunalkredit Austria AG
- Norddeutsche LandesbankGirozentrale
- Power Capital Renewable Energy Limited
Work highlights
Advised Bank of Ireland, Allied Irish Banks and Société Générale on the financing of seven solar sites within Ireland.
Acted for Greencoat Renewables PLC on a judicial review challenge to a decision of the SEM Committee of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (the CRU) on compensation for dispatch down in the Irish High Court, the Irish Supreme Court and now the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Advised the shareholders of leading independent solar and storage developer Elgin Energy Holdings Limited (Elgin Energy) in connection with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ acquisition of a majority stake in Elgin Energy through its flagship CI V fund.
Practice head
William Marshall; Seán McGrenaghan