The energy and renewables team at Carson McDowell is well-positioned to advise on planning applications and large acquisitions for businesses and utilities companies in the energy sector. Notably, the team recently advised on the sale of Firmus Energy (Supply) Limited to Yuno Energy. Practice head Neasa Quigley is a top choice for M&A transactions. Gary McGhee focuses on the planning aspects of infrastructure projects. Le-ann Campbell, praised for her ‘clear expertise’, assists with regulatory matters and renewable energy matters.
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‘The team at Carson McDowell LLP have been a superb asset to our company, assisting us (primarily) with all things energy-related. Their approachability and expertise have been invaluable to our team over the years.’
‘Le-ann Campbell, in particular, has been a great help with our renewable energy strategy and requirements. The professional approach and clear expertise have helped our company enormously.’
‘Carson McDowell's unique strength, in my opinion, is the commercial acumen used by their various teams aligned with their legal competencies. Carson McDowell has demonstrated not just outstanding legal competencies, but also an ability to advise on the commercial nuances and implications of contracts or land agreements.’
‘In the corporate team, Neasa Quigley has provided a single point of contact through an elongated transaction. Her continuous personal engagement is a level of service I have not experienced with other law firms.’
‘Excellent team, with a depth and breadth of knowledge and experience that is not common in the sector.’
‘Gary McGhee is an excellent, whimsical solicitor.’
Key clients
- Firmus Energy
- EP Kilroot Limited
- Equitix
- Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks)
- Islandmagee Energy Limited
- Renewable Energy Systems (RES)
- Corlacky Energy Limited (CEL)
- Newry Power Limited (NPL)
- Systems Operator of Northern Ireland - SONI Limited
- Evermore Energy
- GP Joule
Work highlights
Advised on the sale of Firmus Energy (Supply) Limited by its shareholders, Firmus Energy (Distribution) Limited and Equitix to Yuno Energy pursuant to a competitive auction process.
Advised EP Kilroot Limited in relation to a series of urgent issues regarding the electricity capacity market
Advised Newry Power Limited in connection with the finance, construction and development of a 20MW electricity grid support business using energy-generating technologies such as gas or diesel engines to participate in the Capacity Market.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Le-ann Campbell
Practice head
Neasa Quigley
Other key lawyers
Gary McGhee; Le-ann Campbell