LK Shields Solicitors LLP and Byrne Wallace merged at the beginning of 2025 to form Byrne Wallace Shields LLP. The construction offering spans all stages of the project lifecycle, handling contentious and contractual issues for private and public sector clients in the residential, transport, and energy industries. Practice head Martin Cooney has expertise in contract negotiation and litigation, appearing frequently before the administrative, civil, and commercial courts in disputes. Jamie Ritchie assists with the full spectrum of construction projects and is also noted for his experience as a litigator, advising on construction and transactional disputes. Fergal Ruane is highly regarded for PPP, infrastructure, and commercial matters.
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Témoignages
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- ‘A very unique team in terms of its depth of knowledge. The team has a wide breadth of experience in all areas of construction law and acts for a variety of clients.’
- ‘Martin Cooney and Andrew McVea have detailed knowledge of and understanding of the relevant areas of law required to deliver full advice on construction issues.’
- ‘Martin Cooney was extremely helpful.’
- ‘Byrne Wallace Shields' real estate practice is knowledgeable and provides thorough advice. Their attention to detail and client care remain strong.’
- ‘Jamie Ritchie is a very diligent and knowledgeable solicitor. He is quite adept at identifying the issues that arise or exist quickly. We always find him very responsive, approachable, and well-versed in whatever the matter. He never shows up unprepared.’
- ‘Excellent construction law and project knowledge.’
- ‘Martin Cooney is approachable and straight-talking.’
- ‘The key attributes that made the Byrne Wallace Shields a great team were availability to engage, knowledge sharing to model out different scenarios and acting with a sense of urgency.’
Clients clés
- Environmental Protection Agency
- B&C Contractors Limited
- Clúid Housing
- Redrock Gloucester Street
- Keppel REIT Datacentres
- Circle Voluntary Housing Association
- Dublin City Council
- McGurran Group
- Exeter Ireland Property IV Limited
- Dublin City Council
Points forts
- Advised Clúid Housing on the acquisition of approx. 400 units in a residential housing development and ancillary works in Clarehall, Dublin.
- Advised Dublin City Council on a Housing Land Initiative to develop three sites in prime locations in Dublin City.
- Advised Fingal County Council on three projects with a deal value of over €350m.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
Martin Cooney
Autres avocats clés
Fergal Ruane; Andrew McVea; Jamie Ritchie