Beauchamps LLP‘s projects group spans the public and private sector, covering planning, construction and infrastructure projects. Noted for its work on public sector housing, health and education projects, the team is also often engaged in public infrastructure, energy and data centre work. Ainsley Heffernan, who specialises in renewable energy projects, is a co-head of the team. Several recent additions have significantly bolstered the team’s offering, most notably co-head Peter Curran, who has extensive experience handling the commercial, regulatory and contractual aspects of PPP transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ainsley Heffernan's knowledge of the industry is second to none.’
- ‘The team have a unique and integrated expertise in the energy sector coupled with corporate legal expertise.’
- ‘The individuals possess a very unique blend of legal backgrounds, coupled with industry engineering capabilities, allowing them to really understand practical challenges of getting projects developed and built.’
- 'Ainsley Heffernan has provided exceptional support, with a quick mind and the ability to think through problems and come up with innovative solutions. Stuart Conaty provides excellent support in planning and construction.'
Key clients
- Keolis/Amey JV
- Irish Rail / CIE
- Dublin Port Company
- Doyle Shipping Group
- Dublin City Council
- Land Development Agency
- South Dublin County Council
- Donegal County Council
- Respond
- Tuath
- Bord na Móna
- FuturEnergy Ireland
Work highlights
Advising Respond in relation to the drafting and negotiation of the construction documentation for residential property developments.
Advising the Platform ICAV on behalf of its sub-fund, the Liffey Sub-Fund, in relation to the development and financing of the Kildare Innovation Campus, involving a €1.6bn estimated capex cost.
Advising Bord na Móna on the development, including all construction, energy and consenting aspects, of the 100MW Oweninny Phase 3 Wind Farm.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Ainsley Heffernan; Peter Curran
Other key lawyers
Richard Stowe; Stuart Conaty