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Projects and PPP

The team at Matheson LLP regularly handles a broad range of large project development and financing mandates. It is a key contact for developers, banks, institutional investors and state bodies, with sectoral expertise spanning the transport, energy, telecoms and waste arenas. Drawing on significant experience across the projects and PPP landscape, Garret Farrelly leads the team. Conor Blennerhassett focuses on infrastructure regulation and development and is noted for his offshore infrastructure, concessions and PPP work. Rhona Henry and Kate McKenna are other strong choices for project financing and refinancing, and merger control-related mandates, respectively.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • Garret Farrelly is a standout practitioner. He has a very compelling combination of commanding presence, market knowledge, and a very friendly manner. He is a clear subject-matter expert and has the ability to jump into the detail but also pull your head up from it to see the bigger picture.
  • Matheson is my number one choice for energy and natural resources work in Ireland. They are subject matter experts and give clear, straightforward advice that is grounded in practicality. This makes them incredibly user-friendly. They have a full range of specialisms that are needed and are very collaborative between themselves and when we work together.
  • ‘Garret Farrelly, Owen Collins and Conor Blennerhassett have exceptional knowledge and experience. They offer practical guidance and solutions.’
  • ‘Matheson are market leaders in Ireland. They are my preferred practice for assistance in this jurisdiction and industry sector. I always have the utmost confidence in Matheson's advice as I know it will be on point, well-considered, commercial and delivered on time.’
  • ‘Conor Blennerhassett has consistently provided excellent service. His advice is relevant, specific and focused on resolving issues.’
  • ‘Garret Farrelly is standout in his tenacity, attention to detail, and ownership he takes over transactions.’
  • ‘Conor Blennerhassett and his team are always available to give reasoned advice based on current market knowledge and expertise in content. Always a pleasure to deal with them.’
  • ‘Conor Blennerhassett knows his law and is available both for management and legal queries.’
  • ‘Excellent, very knowledgeable individuals who are pragmatic and commercial.’
  • 'Matheson's team are excellent in providing advice and guidance in this field. They are responsive and resolve problems quickly with practical solutions.’

Key clients

  • AMP Capital Investors (UK) Ltd
  • Asterion Industrial Ltd
  • Ardian Infrastructure
  • Bank of Ireland
  • Bord na Móna Powergen Limited
  • Boston Scientific
  • Bremore Ireland Port Designated Activity Company
  • Cellnex Telecom SA
  • Celtic Horizon Offshore Wind Farm Limited
  • Gresham House
  • Clifford Chance LLP (Brussels)
  • Coolowen Properties UC t/a JCD Group
  • DBS Bank Ltd
  • Eiffage Energia Ireland Limited
  • EirGrid plc
  • Energia Renewable Developments Ltd
  • ENGIE SA
  • Equinix Inc
  • Exolum Aviation Ireland Ltd
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd

Work highlights

Advising KVI on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Encyclis Ireland Operations Limited.
Advising Exolum on its bid to develop and operate aviation fuel storage and distribution infrastructure in Cork Airport and Shannon Airport, involving a review of the proposed concession agreements and advising on any potential issues that could arise as a result of the construction and use of the necessary infrastructure.
Advising Plenary Europe Limited on all of its Irish PPP bids, including the various Social Housing PPP bundles, the Dublin Family Courts PPP and advising its lenders on its bid for the Dublin Metrolink PPP.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Garret Farrelly

Other key lawyers

Conor Blennerhassett; Rhona Henry; Kate McKenna; Owen Collins

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