DWF‘s infrastructure, construction, and energy team is highlighted for advising on complex contractual arrangements. Alongside handling the full suite of construction documentation, the team is also well-equipped to handle contentious mandates. Practice head David McNeice is tri-qualified in England and Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland and advises both public sector bodies and private clients. Julie-Ann McCaffrey, who joined in February 2025, is well-versed in the contractual and regulatory issues.
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Testimonials
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- David McNeice is very pragmatic and displays an excellent balance between commercial and legal considerations.
- Accessible and available when we need them. Creative thinking, and always really friendly and professional too, which makes a difference when teams are working under a lot of pressure.
- They demonstrate an understanding of public sector funding constraints and offer contract solutions to align with these. This has been critical in achieving the delivery of projects and therefore securing further phases of funding.
- I have found Julie-Ann McCaffrey to be very diligent and articulate in her approach.
- David McNeice is very experienced and has excellent client care skills. David Humphreys is extremely knowledgeable and a great person to review complex issues. Emma Payne is proactive and friendly to deal with.
- I deal with the construction practice in complex disputes across different jurisdictions and parts of the world. Their ability to tackle both domestic and international disputes with such a high level of professionalism is a testament to the depth of experience this team has and gives confidence when addressing new matters.
Key clients
- Bankmore Investments Ltd
- Bramblewood Developments LLP
- CHC Ltd
- Johnson Matthey
- The Herbert Group
- Stothers M&E Ltd
- Dublin City Council
- Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office
- Adidas (UK) Limited
- Government of Montserrat
Work highlights
Advised Bankmore Investments Limited, a subsidiary of Kainos, on its One Bankmore project – a £40m 12-storey building in Belfast city centre, the first new build Grade A office building in Belfast since 2023.
Advised the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office on major international construction, estates and commercial matters, including projects in Tokyo and Athens.
Advised The Herbert Group on the construction aspects of its landmark acquisition of the AbbeyCentre, one of Northern Ireland’s best-known retail destinations, closely collaborating with the DWF Real Estate team.
Practice head
David McNeice
Other key lawyers
Julie-Ann McCaffrey-Flynn