A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP‘s projects and energy group is a go-to for complex mandates, including those related to electricity regulation, offshore and onshore wind, and solar farms. Mark Stockdale is a go-to for major development and M&A transactions in the energy sector. John Palmer is an authority on the regulatory aspects of matters related to electricity, decarbonisation, and the energy transition. Kevin Murphy joined the firm from TLT in June 2025 and focuses on the property side of the group’s energy and natural resources offering.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Orsted A/S
- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc
- Power NI Energy Limited
- ABO Energy Northern Ireland Ltd
- ContourGlobal
- Moyle Interconnector
- North Channel Wind
- Energy Trading Ireland
- Sustainable Development Capital
- Heron Bros Energy
Work highlights
Acted as local counsel to Spirit AeroSystems on Airbus’s acquisition of key business and assets, including the Northern Ireland operations of Short Brothers PLC.
Advised Power NI Energy Limited in a framework agreement with ESB Independent (NI) Limited (trading as Electric Ireland) to acquire tens of thousands of residential electricity customers in Northern Ireland.
Act for ABO Energy Northern Ireland on its extensive onshore wind programme.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Mark Stockdale
Other key lawyers
John Palmer; Kevin Murphy