Mr Donnelly, in the energy and natural resources team, specialises in advising clients on complex projects and regulatory matters in the energy sector, in particular renewable energy transactions.

His experience includes advising lenders and developers on the financing and construction of large-scale energy projects, advising on the sale and acquisition of such projects and advising on power purchase agreements and regulatory matters in the energy sector. 

Ms Murray, in the public and regulatory team, specialises in providing advisory and litigation services to regulators, statutory bodies and private clients, with a particular focus on public and administrative law, data protection law, statutory drafting and statutory interpretation.

She is a specialist in regulatory litigation, having acted for various regulators and statutory bodies in judicial review proceedings and statutory appeals before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Mr Kane, in the projects and construction team, specialises in delivering complex procurements.

He has advised public bodies on the acquisition of modern IT systems and modifying high-value IT contracts as well as advising both public and private sector clients on the delivery of strategic public works projects in Ireland.

He also has extensive experience in PPPs, the Capital Works Management Framework (crucial for the delivery of public works projects by the Irish public sector), development agreements and innovation procurement.

Ms Darcy, in the commercial litigation team, specialises in advising on a broad range of contentious matters, with a particular focus on banking and corporate disputes, civil fraud and insolvency matters before the High Court, Commercial Court and Court of Appeal.

She brings a wealth of experience of complex litigation matters and alternative dispute resolution and has acted in many large-scale, multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Commenting on the promotions, Philip Lee managing partner Jonathan Kelly said: “Demand for our services is driven by our track record as one of Ireland’s leading corporate and commercial law firms with several market-leading practice groups.

“We welcome our new partners in full confidence that Philip Lee will continue to lead the way in their respective practice areas.

“Their expertise will be instrumental in strengthening our ability to deliver exceptional results for our clients”.