What We Do
Practice Area
Transport
Chambers Europe 2011
- Advising the lenders to the preferred bidder of the 40km Irish M7 and M8 PPP
- Advising the preferred bidder of the M3 Clonee-Kells PPP in Ireland
- Advising the main contractor to the preferred bidder of the N6 Galway to East Ballinasloe PPP in Ireland
- Advised the operator of the N4 Kilcock-Kinnegad PPP motorway in Ireland
- Advised a bidder in relation to a by-pass of Waterford City, Ireland, including a new river crossing and cable stay bridge
- Acted for the National Car Testing Service in connection with their bid for the Irish Department of the Environmental and Local Government car testing contract
- Advising a bidder in relation to the proposed Dublin Metro North PPP project in Ireland
- Advising a bidder in relation to the proposed Metro West PPP in Ireland
- Advised Rathdown Light Rail in relation to the LUAS extension from Sandyford to Cherrywood in Dublin, Ireland
- Advised bidder in relation to operating franchise for LUAS Lines A, B and C
- Advised major rail operator in the tender for operation of LUAS Lines A and B
- Acted for consortia bidding for the operation of various lines forming part of the proposed London Underground PPP
- Advised Irish bus operator in relation to the redevelopment of Galway Bus and Rail Station
- Advised Irish bus operator in relation to the refurbishment of Busaras, Dublin
- Advised Irish bus operator in relation to the redevelopment of Plunkett Street Bus Station, Cork
- Advised Irish rail operator in relation to a wide range of projects including:
- standard form contract for the provision of cable laying and ducting services
- the redevelopment of Galway Bus and Rail Station
- the construction of East Wall Bridge, Dublin
- construction of new depot at Drogheda, Co. Louth
- a standard form contract for crane hire services
- development of standard documentation for procurement of equipment, goods and infrastructure
- procurement of ticket vending machines
- procurement of road/rail vehicles
- procurement of re-signaling infrastructure
- procurement of the design and construction of a train servicing centre
- bridge painting and fencing contracts
- level crossing works contracts
- major bridge restructuring contract
- facilities management contract
- procurement of rolling stock
- vehicle sale and repair contracts
- bridge repair and reconstruction contracts
- IT procurement including SAP Servers, project and asset management software
- Advised UK train operating companies bidding for rail franchises in the UK and for UK rolling stock companies on procurement obligations
- Advising Drogheda Port Company on all aspects of international competition to select a strategic partner for the development of a new deep water port at Bremore, North Co. Dublin.
- Advised PandO Maritime Limited in relation to its management contract with the Irish Marine Institute.
- Advising Cork Airport Authority on a range of issues.
- Advised the former Minister for Transport and his Department, as part of a consortium, on the restructuring of the Aer Rianta/State Airports business
"A progressive firm whose lawyers are commercially minded, diligent and precise in their advice."
Projects: Chambers Europe 2011
The team at Matheson Ormsby Prentice is “professional and personal with an excellent eye for detail”, and “offers a superior service”.
Projects, Energy and Natural Resources: European Legal 500 2011
At Matheson Ormsby Prentice, team head Michael O'Connor is singled out as "responsive, hard-working and commercially minded", and Peter O'Brien "always makes himself available".
Projects, Energy and Natural Resources: European Legal 500 2010
Matheson Ormsby Prentice has built up a strong shipping practice under Helen Noble, commended as "the leading maritime lawyer in Ireland" for her "years of experience in all facets of the maritime field".
Maritime and Shipping: European Legal 500 2010
Matheson Ormsby Prentice has perhaps the most significant UK PFIPPP experience of any Irish firm, and sources confirm that the group is “great at linking with the top UK outfits.”
Projects: Chambers Europe 2010
"They go the extra mile for their clients".
Projects, Energy and Natural Resources: European Legal 500 2009
Michael O'Connor has “experience and knowledge of the local market and local precedents and is proactive in identifying additional opportunities,” remark clients. He stands out for his energy expertise but also garners praise for his considerable project and project finance experience, both in Ireland and internationally.
Projects: Chambers Europe 2008
Working closely with the banking and construction teams, this respected projects practice advises on the full gamut of projects, project finance and PPP work, and has experience of working in the transport, infrastructure, education and energy sectors. Clients praised the lawyers' “quality advice” and work ethic: “They worked as if they were on the battleground”.
Projects: Chambers Europe 2008
