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Rory Kirrane, Partner

Rory is a partner and is head of construction law at Mason Hayes+Curran. Rory has extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious construction issues. He advises and represents contractors, developers, engineers, and other construction professionals on all aspects of construction contracts, including RIAI, GDLA, IEI and bespoke forms. Rory has extensive experience of drafting, negotiating and advising on construction documentation. In handling and advising on contentious matters, Rory places a particular emphasis on dispute avoidance and management. Where early resolution of differences has not been possible, Rory has acted for a broad range of construction interests in conciliation, adjudication, arbitration and court proceedings in both advancing and defending claims.

Prior to joining Mason Hayes+Curran, Rory worked for four years with one of the leading international construction law practices and has a particular knowledge of international construction matters. Rory is qualified to advise on both Irish and English law and has specific experience of the FIDIC, JCT and ICE forms of contract. Representative of Rory's experience and practice in Ireland are the following:-

In addition Rory has a strong background in shipping and maritime law, having trained and worked with one of London's most prestigious shipping law firms where he acted on behalf of underwriting interests in 'Ikarian Reefer', on behalf of owners in a US$70 million total loss, was involved in leading charterparty cases such as 'Houda', and a number of large FPSO disputes.

Rory has also successfully litigated defamation proceedings to the Court of Appeal in England.

Recommendations:

Which Lawyer? Practical Law Company 2009.

Rory is recommended as a lawyer in the area of ‘Construction’. Rory is recognised for “his capabilities which span both disputes and contractual matters”.

Chambers Europe - Europe's Leading Business Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, 2009.

Rory is recommended as a leader in his field in the ‘construction’ category. “Rory is considered sharp, accommodating and responsive”.

Chambers Europe - Europe's Leading Business Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, 2008.

Rory is recommended as a leader in his field in the ‘construction’ category.

Chambers Europe - Europe's Leading Business Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, 2007.

Rory is recommended within the ‘construction’ category and is referred to as “extremely able” and according to clients, he is “excellent on both contentious and non-contentious matters.” He also won plaudits for his “knowledge of the business, capability and attention to detail.”

Legal 500 – Construction, 2009.

At Mason Hayes+Curran “Rory Kirrane is commended as a ‘breath of fresh air’” for his “service-orientated approach”.

Legal 500 – Construction, 2008.

“The quality team at Mason Hayes+Curran is establishing a good reputation for construction work under the leadership of Rory Kirrane”.

Legal 500 – Construction, 2007.

A recent highlight at Mason Hayes+Curran was representing JJ Rhatigan & Co in its successful tender for the Westgate development in Dublin; one of the largest city centre deals in recent years. Rory Kirrane heads up the construction group.

Chambers Global - The World's Leading Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, 2006.

A successful construction litigation practice, recently bolstered by the arrival of Rory Kirrane, provide the firm with further impetus. Clients emphasise how approachable and efficient the team is, noting ‘the best thing about its lawyers is their promptness – they never leave you hanging around wondering how to proceed’

Legal 500 - Construction, 2006.

Formerly of Pinsent Masons, Rory Kirrane is team leader of Mason Hayes+Curran's construction practice, which acts for indigenous contractors and developers on significant residential and retail projects, as well as multi-nationals such as Ericsson and Masonite on disputes arising in relation to building or engineering contracts. The team is acting for Eco Wind Power on turbine supply and construction contracts related to the Geevagh wind farm.

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