Cian specialises in Construction Law and has wide experience advising clients on their infrastructure, construction, energy and commercial legal requirements both contentious and non-contentious.
Cian is experienced in the use of all the main standard form construction contracts used within the Irish market, including RIAI, Public Works, NEC, JCT and FIDIC. Cian previously worked in-house in a large multi-disciplinary construction and engineering company in Western Australia.
Cian also practices in Corporate and Commercial Law, advising clients in relation to mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, joint ventures and public private partnerships.
Cian is a frequent contributor to the Construction, Engineering and Energy Law Journal and has spoken at industry events in relation to the use of performance bonds in construction.
Recommended for Construction, Projects and PPP.
Recommended for Projects and PPP.
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