Our Construction Group is the leading construction practice in Ireland.
Our lawyers fully understand the unique issues which affect construction across different sectors and jurisdictions. A number of us are also qualified in different construction disciplines giving us unique commercial and legal insight.
Our lawyers use their knowledge and experience from working across various sectors to provide added value and practical advice to help our clients succeed.
Our practice provides a full range of construction and engineering legal services including Construction Procurement, Contract Documents, Risk Management & Contract Administration and Facilities Agreements.
Our services include:
Construction Procurement
We advise on both the strategy and process of construction procurement including:
- Project structure
- Project finance, re-finance, compliance, NAMA
- Real-estate/commercial transactions
Construction/Engineering Contract Documents
We advise, draft and negotiate on an extensive range of contracts, appointments, warranties, security agreements and international contracts including:
- Standard Forms: RIAI, IEI, GCCC, FIDIC, JCT, NEC/ECC, EPC, IChem
- Bespoke Contract Forms/Amendments to Standard Forms
- Partnering/Framework Agreements (including PPP/PFI)
- Bonds/Guarantees
Risk Management/Contract Administration
We have expertise dealing with day-to day construction issues such as:
- Health & Safety
- Insurance
- Corporate/Banking Compliance
- Suspension/Termination/Notices
- Construction Insolvency/Project Rescue
- Re-Financing
- Operation/Maintenance/Facilities Management Agreements
Chartered Land on Dublin Central Development, mixed use commercial property regeneration, anticipated capital development cost €1 billion – one of Europe’s largest developments.
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.
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.
Ramford on development of Daniel Libeskind designed office led development and theatre at Grand Canal Square - ‘Development of the Year 2008’
Tesco Ireland on construction aspects of its Irish portfolio
Ikea on construction procurement of its flagship Irish store
Pratt & Whitney Power Systems Inc. on turnkey contract for two oil fired peaking plant at existing power generation site
Irish Life and Joseph O’Reilly on redevelopment of the ILAC retail centre
Shaw & Sons on construction aspects of its Irish retail stores portfolio
Fingal County Council on construction and financing of major Dublin infrastructural projects
Louth County Council on major Louth infrastructure project for mixed use scheme
Dublin City Council on Fatima Mansions Regeneration PPP Project and developing legal model for such projects
Public Sector Client on procurement of state of the art new build public facilities
University Pittsburgh Medical Center advising key stakeholder and named operator on three of the HSE Co-Location Hospitals Projects
Pharmaceutical Client on redevelopment of pharmaceutical plant in South West Ireland
Atlantic Fuel Supply Company on construction and financing of major oil storage and processing facility at Foynes Port
Smurfit Kappa News Press on state of the art news print facility
Aughinish Alumina Limited on major storage facility extension at its alumina refinery - Europe’s largest alumina refiner
Board of Railway Procurement Agency on various aspects of LUAS, Dublin Light Rail
Aughinish Alumina Limited on all aspects of the procurement, construction and delivery of its 160MW gas fired combined heat and power plant adjacent to its alumina refinery
Esat Telecom on all aspects of the development of its national and international telecoms network
Department
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’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
William Fry Construction 'has a hand in some of the largest developments around; the firm is advising Chartered Land on €1 billion commercial property developments and is also advising Point Village Developments mammoth mixed-use project. IKEA, Tesco Ireland and Aughinish Alumina are also representative clients.'
Legal 500 EMEA, 2009 - Construction
This group offers 'the full range of services in construction matters'.
Chambers Europe, 2009 - Construction
Team
Liam McCabe
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
Jarleth Heneghan
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 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