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Energy and Natural Resources
The Energy and Natural Resources Unit, headed by Philip
Daly, assists and guides a client list that boasts a wide variety
of Irish and international clients in the major areas of law relating
to energy and natural resources.
Over the past number of years Ireland has witnessed major developments
and advances in the area of energy and natural resources, in particular
in the area of wind energy and waste management. The law regulating
the exploration for and development of natural resources and the
production of energy in Ireland has become closely linked to areas
of commercial, European, planning, property and environmental law.
The firm draws from significant experience across the appropriate
practice groups to fully service the needs of our clients in this
area. It is as a result of this expertise that the firm has acted
for developers of wind farms both in Ireland and overseas including
the largest private renewable energy provider in the State. We are
successfully carving out an excellent reputation in the niche area
of wind farms.
We have been involved in a number of CHP (combined heat and power)
projects, district heating schemes, waste management projects and
tyre recycling projects reflecting our reputational growth in this
area.
Given the current consolidation in the market we have more recently
been involved in a number of high profile mergers and acquisitions
in the energy area.
Areas of expertise are:
- energy sector regulation at both domestic and EU level (regulatory
compliance)
- development of major infrastructure projects including renewable
energy projects
- joint venture agreements
- project finance
(acting for both borrowers and financial institutions)
- wind farm projects
- combined heat and power plants
- waste recycling plants
- real property, environmental and planning issues
- electricity supply and connection contracts
- mergers and acquisitions of energy and waste management companies
- geothermal energy legislation
The Unit has been recommended by Chambers Europe in 2010,
2009 and 2008 and by The Legal 500 in 2010, 2009,
2008, 2007 and 2006 .
- "This firm's energy and natural resources unit continues
to make a strong name for itself, especially within the wind energy
sector. ... Clients say the team brings 'top-level expertise in
wind energy to the table.' ... According to sources, repeat clients
'keep going back to LK Shields as the quality of advice is as
consistently high as the level of service.'" Chambers
Europe 2010.
- "The firm has good experience in the PPP and wind energy
sectors". The Legal 500,
2010 ed.
- "Praised for the high quality of its work and extremely
good value, this firm is known for being approachable and flexible,
and welcoming discussion."
Chambers Europe 2009.
- "Clients praise the energy team at LK Shields Solicitors
for its 'rapid response times' and 'friendly and professional
service'." The Legal 500,
2008 ed.
- LK Shields Solicitors "is steadily carving itself a niche
handling wind farm work". Chambers
Europe 2008.
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