Jamie Ritchie joined LK Shields in 2017, becoming Partner in 2020 and Head of our Projects and Construction Group in 2022. With over 10 years’ experience, Jamie has played a central role in working with some of our largest domestic and international clients on their infrastructure, construction, energy and commercial legal requirements.
In non-contentious matters, Jamie acts for clients from across a multitude of sectors in relation to a wide variety of asset classes and infrastructure.
His work has encompassed numerous contractual structures and procurement models, including design and build, traditional format, EPCM and development agreements. He is also a specialist in all of the main standard form construction contracts utilised within the Irish market, including RIAI, Public Works, NEC, JCT and FIDIC as well as more bespoke contracts.
In contentious matters, Jamie has represented both public and private sector clients in a diverse range of construction, procurement and energy related disputes. He leads a multi-disciplinary team that regularly act for clients in arbitration, adjudication, conciliation, and mediation.
Jamie acts on behalf of entities from every level of the contractual matrix, including project sponsors, funders, developers, employers, sureties, contractors, specialist suppliers and consultants.
'The quality of work and service received through Jamie Ritchie and his team is second to none.' Recommended for Projects and PPP.
‘Jamie Ritchie is outstanding and my go-to Irish construction lawyer. His depth of knowledge and passion for the topic is second to none.’ Recommended for Construction and Projects and PPP.
Recommended for Construction and Projects and PPP.
Ranked as a Rising Star for Project Development.
‘Jamie Ritchie is quickly becoming a go-to lawyer in Dublin for contentious and non-contentious construction issues.’
‘Associate Jamie Ritchie has a thorough understanding of construction contracts and his knowledge and expertise shines through when he is working on transactions.’
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