Covering the full spectrum of projects and PPP mandates, the McCann FitzGerald LLP team has expertise spanning project finance, planning, contract drafting and procurement work. The practice acts for a wide mix of public and private clients across key sectors including the transport, energy and infrastructure spaces. The team is jointly led by Eamonn O'Hanrahan and Colm Fanning, both experienced in large-scale project finance, with O’Hanrahan noted for his work in public transport. Newly promoted partner Liane Egan advises public bodies and financial institutions on PPP and project finance matters. Kevin Kelly, Orlaith Sheehy, Sean Carr and construction specialist Stephen Proctor are also key figures.
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- ‘McCann Fitzgerald have provided an excellent service to our organisation, delivering the appropriate breadth of skills to deal with the various issues we required assistance on. They have a very good understanding of the area in which we operate and provide clear, and beneficial advice and assistance.'
- 'The effort and approach provided by Eamonn O’Hanrahan was of a superb standard - dedicated, resolute, thorough, comprehensive and forensic. The strategic advice, knowledge and capability of Eamonn was excellent and his dedication, experience and professionalism ensured that complex and difficult issues were brought to successful conclusions.'
- ‘The team contains all the various areas of expertise that our company require. They are very attentive and ensure they have attended to the task in hand. Great personal service.’
- ‘Eamonn O'Hanrahan is the oracle in his sector and as an organisation we would be lost without his keen ability to interpret complex statute so that we can interpret these in the day-to-day running of our organisation. A truly exceptional lawyer who provides solid guidance coupled with prudent recommendations.’
- ‘The Projects and Infrastructure team in McCann FitzGerald is a market leading team with a wealth of knowledge and expertise which cannot be rivalled in our sector.’
- ‘The team have provided valuable strategic advice on utilities projects and specifically public transport in a public procurement context.’
- ‘Partners Sean Carr, Kevin Kelly & Stephen Proctor understand what we want as a client, and always work to meet our expectations. Very good customer focus. Deliver to agreed deadlines. Advice is concise & clear.’
- ‘Colm Fanning is our main contact and he ensures that our needs are met. He goes beyond what is expected to support our business development journey.’
- Strong client focus with specialist knowledge of the Irish legal system relating to roads and infrastructure delivery.
- Eamon O'Hanrahan has knowledge in roads and infrastructure delivery. Orlaith Sheehy is involved in procurement.
Key clients
- Allied Irish Banks PLC
- Apollo Global Management, LLC
- Bank of Ireland
- Bartra Capital Property
- Bord na Móna PLC
- Brookfield Renewable Partners
- Coillte
- Department of Education
- Diageo
- Dublin City Council
- Electricity Supply Board
- Energia
- Ervia/ Gas Networks Ireland
- European Investment Bank
- Galway County Council
- Global Student Accommodation
- Goldbeck Solar
- Greencells Group
- Greencoat Capital LLP/ Greencoat Renewables PLC
- Hammerson
Work highlights
Advising Dublin City Council and the National Development Finance Agency on Ireland’s first district heating scheme.
Guiding the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board regarding its development of the New Children's Hospital.
Advised Transport Infrastructure Ireland on its obligations with regards the implementation of the EU Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation, including the deployment of grant schemes to provide for the development of minimum infrastructure across the TEN-T network to support the required uptake of alternative fuel vehicles across all transport modes.
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Practice head
Eamonn O’Hanrahan; Colm Fanning
Other key lawyers
Liane Egan; Kevin Kelly; Orlaith Sheehy; Sean Carr; Stephen Proctor