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James Downey
Senior Associate |
Dublin
+353 1 920 2309
[email protected]
Ten Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2
D02 T380
Ireland
James is a senior associate in the Construction and Engineering Group and advises clients on infrastructure and utilities matters, with expertise in renewables, energy and natural resources law.
James has a broad range of experience in the infrastructure and utilities sector, with expertise in renewables, energy and natural resources law. He has experience advising on a broad range of energy and utilities projects, including conventional and renewable electricity, interconnectors, natural gas, commodities & natural resources, data centres, PPP & infrastructure, waste, and telecoms.
Relevant Experience
- Advising Greenlink Interconnector on the development and financing of its 500MW undersea electricity interconnector between Ireland and Great Britain, including advice on energy regulation
- Advising EirGrid on electricity regulation and commercial contracts
- Advising Energia on energy regulation and development projects across its business, including renewable and conventional energy generation projects and electricity supplier regulations
- Advising Dublin Waste to Energy on its waste-to-energy plant at Poolbeg, Dublin
- Advising Corio Generation on its 400MW offshore wind farm development at Sceirde Rocks, County Galway and on offshore renewable projects in Ireland
- Advising Meta (Facebook) on energy related matters on its data centre projects, including on corporate PPAs and grid connection issues
- Advising a major US car manufacturer on all regulatory requirements related to deployment of EV charging infrastructure in Ireland
- Advising Starwood Capital Group on its debt financing of Irish data centre projects
- Advising on a JV between Bord na Móna, Coillte and Greencoat Renewables on its Sliabh Bawn wind farm project
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New Guidance on Deployment of Renewable Energy
14/05/2024
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Offshore Renewable Energy: Government consults on South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan and ORESS 2.1
09/05/2024
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Renewable Electricity: RESS 4 Auction
02/05/2024
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Ireland’s Future Framework for Offshore Renewable Energy
01/05/2024
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Electricity Market Revenue Cap: Commission for Regulation of Utilities sets further Compliance Date and Submission Requirements
13/03/2024
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March 2024: Energy Updates
13/03/2024
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