Updated Procurement and Contract Approach for Irish Public Infrastructure Projects
Government has published details on updated procurement and contract approach for Irish public infrastructure projects. How does it impact transpor...
Liam specialises in the structuring of complex projects across all sectors and has played a significant role in many of the largest capital projects undertaken in Ireland. He is particularly used to leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams in large projects. He advises clients on liability and insurance in the context of projects and on statutory process issues. Liam has been a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee since 2011.
Recent significant transactions include:
- Leading the William Fry team advising Hines on its acquisition of the Project River Student Accommodation Portfolio (during the course of construction).
- Leading the William Fry team who advised Blackpitts LP on the site acquisition, financing and development of a 202 bed hotel in Blackpitts Dublin to be operated as the first Starwood Aloft branded hotel in Ireland and the first hotel to be constructed in Dublin post the financial crisis.
- Advising Aerie Pharmaceuticals on the development of their new pharma manufacturing plant in Athlone.
- Advising EFIV Irish Property ICAV on the development of two major blocks of student accommodation at Point Access Campus, Dublin comprising c.950 student beds.
- Leading the William Fry team advising Parnell Square Foundation on all aspects of the procurement of the new City Library for Dublin including the regeneration of the Parnell Square Cultural Quarter.
- Leading the William Fry team who advised on the development, financing and pre let of the c.5,600 sq metre LXV Building on St. Stephen’s Green to AerCap and subsequent sale to Hines. This was the first new office block developed in Dublin post the financial crisis.
Liam is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
2026 Legal 500 EMEA
"Sectoral knowledge unparalleled and client base to match. Liam McCabe and Jarleth Heneghan are exceptional." "The team of Bryanna Ryan and Liam McCabe really seek to understand our business and our objectives and they work very closely with us to achieve those objectives in the most effective way possible." "Liam McCabe is the master of his brief and quickly assesses how to achieve the client's objective."
2026 Chambers Europe
"Liam McCabe is an industry leader and top-tier lawyer with superb strategic vision."
2025 Legal 500 EMEA
"Liam McCabe's breadth of knowledge on the matters at hand was unsurpassed in my experience." "Liam is a very experienced advisor." "Liam McCabe understands our market and issues inside out, and his advice has been invaluable."
2025 Chambers Europe
"Liam McCabe is a pleasure to work with and provides excellent advice at all times." "Liam is fantastic. He's so quick and communicative." "You want Liam on your side of the table in difficult matters." "Liam McCabe is superb."
2025 IFLR 1000
Liam is ranked as a Market Leader in IFLR 1000 for Project Development.
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