Practices

Construction and Engineering

Our Construction and Engineering Group is one of the largest specialist practices in Ireland encompassing both commercial and contentious expertise. Recognised by clients and peers as a market leader, we have advised on some of the most complex and significant transactions of recent years.

Our expertise:

We give our clients expert advice through every stage of the construction cycle, from procurement strategy, contract structures and contracts negotiation through to professional appointments, PFI/PPP project agreements and development/funding arrangements. We also advise on risk management, problem solving and all forms of dispute resolution.

We have advised leading public and private sector clients on a wide variety of projects, ranging from construction schemes to highly technical engineering projects with a strong project finance element.

‘McCann FitzGerald is an exceptional outfit.’

Chambers, 2025

‘The McCann FitzGerald LLP's construction team is among the most adept in Ireland and boasts some of the best construction lawyers in the country.’

The Legal 500, 2025

‘McCann FitzGerald LLP stands out in the construction law landscape due to its deep specialisation and comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by clients in the construction industry. The partners are extremely knowledgeable and very approachable on a person-to-person basis.’

The Legal 500, 2025

‘McCann FitzGerald offers a consistently outstanding practice boasting impressive strength in construction work. The law firm regularly assists with procurements and contractual mandates.’

Chambers, 2025

‘The team has the ability to turn legal jargon into information clients can understand and action.’

Chambers, 2025

‘The lawyers are extremely client-focused, and have a hands-on approach and a wealth of experience.’

Chambers, 2025

Key areas:

We advise on the full spectrum of construction and engineering activities, including:

Procurement strategy, including EU procurement issues
Drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, professional appointments, bonds, guarantees, collateral warranties and associated documentation
Contracting alternatives, such as framework and partnering arrangements
Risk analysis and management
Bonds and securities
Project insurance
Project administration
Construction dispute management, including litigation, arbitration, conciliation, mediation and adjudication and other ADRs

Key highlights include advising:

Central Bank of Ireland on the development of its landmark HQ in Dublin
Global Student Accommodation, a global developer of student accommodation in relation to construction of four sites across Dublin
John Sisk & Son (Holdings) in relation to a number of developments including Capital Docks (a landmark office, retail and residential development) and data centres
National Paediatric Hospital Development Board in relation to the procurement and construction of the New Children’s Hospital, Dublin