William Fry LLP has a robust practice advising government departments, regulators, and public bodies on a wide range of issues, including public procurement, state aid, regulatory compliance, and project financing. Renowned for its proficiency in financing and developing telecoms, energy, and transport infrastructure projects, the team is led by Claire Waterson, with key contributions from public sector employment specialist Alicia Compton and experienced litigator Garrett Breen.
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Key clients
- European Investment Bank
- Department of Finance
- Central Bank of Ireland
- Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
- EirGrid plc
- National Asset Management Agency
- National Treasury Management Agency
- Revenue Commissioners
- SOLAS
- Fingal County Council
Work highlights
- Advised Coimisiún na Meán on its design and implementation of a new regulatory regime for online safety.
- Advised the Department of Communications on the National Broadband Plan, Ireland's largest PPP infrastructure project (€3bn).
- Advised the Department of Finance on the directed buyback by AIB Group plc from the Minister for Finance.
Lawyers
Practice head
Claire Waterson
Other key lawyers
Alicia Compton; Garrett Breen