A prominent and diverse energy practice, advising a range of clients on a broad spectrum of complex transactional, regulatory and commercial matters
Overview
McCann FitzGerald’s Energy & Natural Resources Group advises on a full range of matters for clients in this sector, on an all-island basis, including mergers and acquisitions, all forms of financing, competition and regulatory matters, tax, commercial and trading contracts and general corporate and commercial advice.
Expertise
Members of the Group have a depth of experience advising in this sector in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland on matters including:
Regulation
- Energy regulation under domestic and EU law
- Regulatory reform and market design issues
- Emissions trading
Energy projects
- Generation projects
- Networks projects
- Storage projects
Energy Contracts
- Energy trading – sales and trading contracts and associated codes and market settlement arrangements
- Energy supply – supply contracts and consumer issues
Financing
- Acquisition and leveraged financing
- Leasing and asset finance
- Debt capital markets
Mining and Minerals
- Licences
- Acquisitions and disposals of interests
Directory Comments
This firm, which is recognised for the close client relationships it establishes, advises a number of major players in the area of energy and natural resources. Drawing on the skills of lawyers in several different departments, the team offers such clients a wide-ranging service ... Its expertise in oil and gas matters is complemented by its considerable activity in the area of renewable energy. "The firm puts together teams that can handle fast-moving projects, and has strength in depth wherever you look". Chambers, 2011
"McCann FitzGerald energy and natural resources practice is hailed as 'the best in Ireland by some distance'". The Legal 500, 2011
McCann FitzGerald has an impeccable reputation among its clients and attracts a number of high-profile deals. The firm is praised for providing a high quality of service and is commended for its dedication and solution-oriented approach. "We've been dealing with them for a number of years and we've always found that they listen to what we need and come up with solutions," says one client. "They understand the nature of our query when we ask it and have enough experience to deal with it as well as put solutions forward to us very quickly". International Financial Law Review, 2011
"This firm is totally on top of things across the full range of transaction types, and partner attention is given to ensure you get advice at the highest level". Chambers, 2010