Pre-eminent among Ireland’s law firms, McCann FitzGerald’s Construction Group has advised on some of the most complex and significant transactions of recent years
Overview
McCann FitzGerald’s Construction Group is one of the largest specialist practices in Ireland, encompassing both commercial and contentious expertise. We have advised leading public and private sector clients on a wide variety of projects ranging from construction schemes to highly technical engineering projects that often have a strong project finance element.
Recognised by clients and peers as a market leader, our team provides expert advice through every stage of the construction cycle from procurement strategy, contract structures and negotiation of construction contracts through to professional appointments, PFI/PPP project agreements and development/funding arrangements. In addition, we deliver proactive advice on risk management, problem solving and all forms of dispute resolution.
Expertise
We advise on the full spectrum of construction activities from the initial drafting and negotiation of contracts, mid-stream construction advice through to final resolution of disputes post-construction, which include:
- Procurement strategy including EU procurement issues
- Contract structures and drafting
- Drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, professional appointments, bonds, guarantees, collateral warranties and associated documentation
- Contracting alternatives such as framework and partnering arrangements
- Risk analysis and management
- Bonds and securities
- Project insurance
- Project administration
- Construction dispute management (including litigation, arbitration, conciliation, mediation and adjudication and other ADRs)
Directory Comments
"This construction team stands out from competitors for its lengthy experience and high level of expertise in the sector...It is equally well versed in contentious and non-contentious work..." Sources say: "A highly specialised practice, with partners who are absolute experts in their particular fields". "The lawyers bring rock-solid judgement and a commercial edge to projects". Chambers, 2011
McCann FitzGerald's team is widely acknowledged as having 'true strength in depth'". The Legal 500, 2011