James is a senior associate in the Infrastructure, Construction and Utilities 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