The Construction Group at William Fry is the leading construction practice in Ireland.  We combine unrivalled legal expertise with extensive commercial experience of the projects and construction sector both in the domestic market and overseas.

Our legal expertise, in-depth industry knowledge and commercial approach gives our clients the confidence that the legal and contractual risks relevant to their project will be identified, evaluated and managed in a timely and cost effective manner.

Our experience, acting for both public and private clients, extends across all sectors, including:

• National/Local Government
• Healthcare
• Pharmaceuticals
• Utilities -Energy/Water/Communications
• Infrastructure -Rail/Ports/Roads
• Prison/Accommodation
• Education
• Waste Management
• Retail
• Hotel/Leisure/Sports
• Commercial Office
• Industry & Refining

We have significant experience in advising and working with procuring authorities, sponsors, developers, operators and funders where projects are structured as Public Private Partnerships (PPP). 

Our construction expertise and experience covers both construction (non-contentious) and dispute resolution (contentious construction) activities.

Our experience includes avising / acting for:

A landlord in a high value industrial lease termination dispute

The employer in a complex engineering processing facility

A local authority on a dispute on the terms of a development agreement

Chartered Land on Dublin Central Development, mixed use commercial property regeneration, anticipated capital development cost €1 billion – one of Europe’s largest developments.

A multi-national commercial client in a final account/quantum construction dispute under the IEI Works Contract.

Public Sector Client on procurement of state of the art new build public facilities

Ramford on development of Daniel Libeskind designed office led development and theatre at Grand Canal Square - ‘Development of the Year 2008’

Point Village Development Limited on Point Village including 02 theatre, hotel, offices, retail, civic attractions and Luas infrastructure – one of the largest developments in Ireland.

A contractor in a series of arbitrations with employer and sub-contractors for a hotel, retail and leisure centre under the RIAI Building Agreement

University College Dublin on Gateway development – largest single capital project in higher education sector - international star-architect design competition and construction procurement using a PPP concession model.

Tesco Ireland on construction aspects of its Irish portfolio

Department - Projects

Sources say: “The lawyers are extremely customer-oriented and show a willingness to listen and ask pertinent questions.”
Chambers Europe, 2013 - Construction

William Fry's Liam McCabe and Jarleth Heneghan are ‘excellent in all aspects of their work: in particular, seeking out solutions which are agreeable to all parties’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2013 - Construction

Sources say: 'The team's knowledge of the construction sector is first class. It has a great cross-section of expertise and I value the strategic advice we get.'
Chambers Europe, 2012 - Construction

William Fry’s 'solutions-focused' team provides 'excellent service'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Construction

William Fry has 'in-depth knowledge' in the project space.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Projects, Energy & Natural Resources

William Fry provides an 'excellent service' that is 'delivered in a timely manner' and works 'to the highest standard'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Construction

William Fry offers a ‘broad depth of industry knowledge’ and provides ‘sound, relevant advice’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Projects, Energy & Natural Resources

William Fry ‘holds a diverse team and can bring in relevant experience as required’ and response times are considered ‘considerably better than the rest’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Projects, Energy & Natural Resources

William Fry has a 'good customer service ethic' and a 'huge amount of experience and expertise'. It is 'advising University College Dublin on its Gateway Development PPP' and on some of the largest capital projects in Ireland. The team has 'first class industry knowledge'.

William Fry’s case list 'has a strong non-contentious slant…Highlights included advising Chartered Land on the €1bn mixed-use Dublin Central Development, currently the largest scheme of its type in Europe. Other high profile clients include University College Dublin (UCD), Point Village Development and Tesco Ireland.'
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 - Construction

Liam McCabe
Liam McCabe is praised for his “willingness to get involved and help resolve situations before they become full-scale disputes."
Chambers Europe, 2013 - Construction

Sources regard Liam McCabe as having 'a real grasp of our situation; his advice is incisive and responsive to our needs.'
Chambers Europe, 2012 - Construction

Liam McCabe 'provides first-class service'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Construction

William Fry’s case list has a strong non-contentious slant under the leadership of ‘complete package’ Liam McCabe.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 - Construction

This group offers a full range of services in construction matters, and is led by the 'deal-focused and efficient' Liam McCabe.
Chambers Europe, 2009 - Construction

Fergus Devine
“His knowledge of the energy sector and the markets that are involved is second to none. His commercial and technical expertise is very impressive,” comment clients.
Chambers Europe, 2013 - Energy & Natural Resources

Energy specialist Fergus Devine is ‘extremely hands on’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Projects, Energy & Natural Resources

Jarleth Heneghan
Jarleth Heneghan "is prompt and responsive, and has a great understanding of the business issues". 
Chambers Europe, 2013 - Construction

Jarleth Heneghan earns excellent feedback from clients, who say 'he is efficient, prompt, dedicated and commercially aware.'
Chambers Europe, 2012 - Construction

Jarleth Heneghan is "efficient in dealing with complex contracts".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Construction

Jarleth Heneghan has "a good grasp of complex contractual situations".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Projects, Energy & Natural Resources

Jarleth Heneghan is the standout partner and has an ‘excellent grasp of complex contractual structures’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Projects, Energy & Natural Resources

Jarleth Heneghan is singled out for his ‘excellent ability’ and ‘knowledge base'. 
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Construction

Jarleth Heneghan is noted for ‘excellent attention to detail in complex contracts’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Projects, Energy & Natural Resources

Jarleth Heneghan is also recommended as "very well considered and  thorough".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 - Construction