McCann FitzGerald LLP‘s public law practice is renowned for providing comprehensive support to government departments and public sector bodies. The team excels in both contentious and non-contentious regulatory and administrative matters, with standout expertise in public procurement and the development of large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport sector. Frequently advising on investigations, enforcement actions, and judicial review proceedings, the team also assists clients with state aid issues. Eamonn O’Hanrahan leads the practice and is rated for his project finance expertise. Seán Barton has a wealth of experience handling corporate governance and legal risk management issues. Catherine Derrig and Orlaith Sheehy are also recommended.
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Témoignages

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  • ‘Their breadth of knowledge and willingness to challenge the norm in terms of argument.’
  • ‘Very professional and easy to work with.’
  • ‘Very professional in approach, personable, proactive in bringing issues to our attention.’
  • ‘Seán Barton is extremely knowledgeable on court rules and practice and procedure. He is very flexible in his approach and is also very personable.’
  • 'Broad level of expertise in the area of public sector practice.’
  • ‘High level of experience and expertise in public sector practice.’

Clients clés

  • An Post
  • Bord na Móna plc
  • Central Bank of Ireland
  • Charities Regulator
  • CIE/Irish Rail
  • Coillte Teoranta (the Forestry Board)
  • Commission for Communications Regulation
  • Commission for the Regulation of Utilities
  • Courts Service
  • Dublin Airport Authority

Points forts

  • Advised ComReg on dawn raids, various regulatory disputes and litigation before the Irish and European Union courts.
  • Advised Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the implementation of the European Union’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation.
  • Advised IBRC on its long-running and high-profile proceedings against the former Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Nationwide Building Society, Michael Fingleton.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Les grands avocats du marché

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Les grands avocats de demain

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Responsable de la pratique

Eamonn O’Hanrahan

Autres avocats clés

Seán Barton; Catherine Derrig; Orlaith Sheehy