Matheson is one of Ireland’s largest and most successful law firms. It is the law firm of choice for internationally focused companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. As a senior associate working in the Construction and Engineering Group, I advised on all aspects of construction and engineering projects including the RIAI forms of contract and other forms of construction contracts / agreements, fit-outs, professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds… Show more Matheson is one of Ireland’s largest and most successful law firms. It is the law firm of choice for internationally focused companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. As a senior associate working in the Construction and Engineering Group, I advised on all aspects of construction and engineering projects including the RIAI forms of contract and other forms of construction contracts / agreements, fit-outs, professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds and guarantees. Show less

Coillte is the largest landowner in the Republic of Ireland and is a vibrant commercial company operating in forestry, land based businesses and renewable energy. The in-house senior solicitor’s role was both challenging and varied. The position involved interfacing with all Coillte divisions on a multitude of legal matters (including its panel products division in both the UK and Europe), with a primary focus on: (i) being legal team lead on Coillte’s wind farm capital projects… Show more Coillte is the largest landowner in the Republic of Ireland and is a vibrant commercial company operating in forestry, land based businesses and renewable energy. The in-house senior solicitor’s role was both challenging and varied. The position involved interfacing with all Coillte divisions on a multitude of legal matters (including its panel products division in both the UK and Europe), with a primary focus on: (i) being legal team lead on Coillte’s wind farm capital projects development and its renewable energy property portfolio;(ii) property development, sales, acquisitions and leasing / licensing, to include some of the largest property transactions of the last twenty four months in the Republic of Ireland (and advices on renewable energy projects and telecommunication and mast site schemes);(iii) resolution of disputes and litigation matters and representation of Coillte as both plaintiff and defendant on a wide variety of legal actions; and (iv) commercial contract drafting, negotiation, review and conclusion of key Coillte contracts and support to the procurement team. Show less

The National Asset Management Agency (“NAMA”) Legal Division worked as a close knit and highly interactive team, and was involved in remediation and perfection of eligible assets for transfer to NAMA. The role involved review of secured and unsecured commercial lending and the investigation of a wide variety of banking facilities including bilateral and syndicated facilities. It also included identifying security and title arrangements through interaction with lender teams and external… Show more The National Asset Management Agency (“NAMA”) Legal Division worked as a close knit and highly interactive team, and was involved in remediation and perfection of eligible assets for transfer to NAMA. The role involved review of secured and unsecured commercial lending and the investigation of a wide variety of banking facilities including bilateral and syndicated facilities. It also included identifying security and title arrangements through interaction with lender teams and external solicitors and implementing the perfection and remediation of those issues and consideration of compliance and any potential litigation arising. Show less

Associate Solicitor in both the Property Department and the Commercial Litigation Department. The Property Department developed from the firm’s core property focus and I served a wide range of private individual property developers and corporate development clients. Transactions covered all areas of property, banking, leasing/licensing, tax planning and management, planning and environmental issues and general conveyancing practice, to include the project management of developments and… Show more Associate Solicitor in both the Property Department and the Commercial Litigation Department. The Property Department developed from the firm’s core property focus and I served a wide range of private individual property developers and corporate development clients. Transactions covered all areas of property, banking, leasing/licensing, tax planning and management, planning and environmental issues and general conveyancing practice, to include the project management of developments and commercial leasing arrangements. In January 2009, I was seconded into the Commercial Litigation Department of BCM Hanby Wallace to assist with an expected heavy Commercial Court workload and increased client demands. Practice areas included, being successfully involved in securing the firm’s first Anton Pillar injunction for a client. Show less

A busy and varied general practice, advising in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, probate and administration of estates, personal injury and general litigation, employment law, debt collection and family law.