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Energy Sector Findings Announced at Annual Conference

More than two thirds of Ireland’s energy sector (69%) believe that the Irish Government’s delivery target for offshore wind is either extremely challenging (42%) or completely unrealistic (27%), according to our recent industry survey. Just 7% of industry professionals believe the target, which has increased from 5GW to 7GW, is ‘realistic and achievable.’ However, the majority of respondents (79%) believe that Ireland can implement policy changes to avoid blackouts in the next 18 months.

09/09/22

About Eoin

Eoin is a partner in our Construction team specialising in Energy law. He is recognised as a leading practitioner and has advised on almost half of the renewable power on the Irish Grid.

Eoin has acted for developers, investors and funders on the development, financing, acquisition and disposal of a significant number of energy projects. Notable projects include the first solar park and largest wind farm in Ireland.

He also provides advice to clients on complex infrastructure projects during development, construction and operation.

In contentious matters, Eoin has acted for clients in a number of Court proceedings, conciliations and arbitrations representing the interests of contractors. He has also advised on the resolution of disputes in high-value matters in the energy and construction sectors.

Energy Law
Construction and Engineering
Projects (including energy, water and transport)
Health & Safety
Environmental law
Planning
Litigation / Arbitration / Conciliation

Engagements

Lecturer on the Law Society’s diploma in Environmental and Planning Law

Education

University College Dublin, (BBLS) (Dip. Arb. Law)

Professional memberships

Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats (AIJA)
Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA)
President of the Energy and Environment Commission in AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers)

Eoin has acted for:

Developers
Investors
Funders
Employers
Contractors
Sub-contractors

- Acted for the National Treasury Management Agency as controller and manager of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund on the structuring of an investment with Capital Stage AG for investment in solar projects.
- Acted for NTR plc. in respect of its successful acquisition of the Bunnyconnellan wind farm.
- Acted for Element Power Ireland Limited in its successful acquisition of Kilathmoy wind farm.
- Acted for Nord LB in the financing of the Knockalough wind farm.
- Acted for Greencoat Renewables plc. in respect of its successful acquisition of the operational Tullynamoyle II Wind Farm.
- Acted for Allied Irish Banks plc. on the financing of the construction, operation and maintenance of the Killala Community Wind Farm.
- Advised Cubico Sustainable Development Limited as owner of the 90 MW Cordal wind farm in relation to the termination of FIDIC based contracts and associated matters arising from the examinership of Dennis Moriarty the Kerries Limited.
- Advising the Department of Communications Climate Action & Environment on the Project Agreement for the National Broadband project in respect of design, build and operate arrangements.
- Advising the Environmental Protection Agency in relation to financial provision requirements for the EPA’s licensing regime including the potential for using insurance as a financial provision.
- Advised Panelto Foods Unlimited on the design and construction of a multi-million euro extension of its industrial bakery and food processing factory in Longford.

What People are saying

Eoin Cassidy is a tier 1 ranked energy lawyer.

Chambers & Partners | 2022

“Able to quickly understand the queries raised and the type of response required to fully resolve the issues, no matter how complex they were”.

Legal 500 | 2022

‘Leading Individual’ Eoin Cassidy is “excellent” and “extremely well informed”.

Legal 500 | 2022

“Very good at setting the strategy for a project” “extremely well informed”

Legal 500 | 2021

Clients praise Eoin’s "strong ability to deliver high-quality, timely advice on complex matters".

Chambers & Partners | 2021

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Energy Sector Findings Announced at Annual Conference