A&L Goodbody LLP, headquartered at North Wall Quay in Dublin, is a major Irish law firm with over 930 staff and 112 partners. Founded with deep roots in Ireland’s legal sector, A&L Goodbody’s expertise spans a wide range of areas, but its green construction advisory and ESG legal practice have become especially prominent in recent years.
The firm’s activities in green construction include advising developers and employers on sustainable building certifications—such as LEED, BREEAM, and International Living Future Institute Zero Carbon—and integrating key performance indicators for sustainability into development projects. Notable assignments have involved the sale of LEED Gold-certified buildings, financing energy performance contracts for major hospitals, and guidance on public realm strategies to promote active transport and greener spaces.
A&L Goodbody is also known for redeveloping its headquarters at 25 North Wall Quay, completed in 2025. This 155,000 square foot building is designed to be Ireland’s first true net zero carbon office as defined by the World Green Building Council, achieved through retaining most of the existing structure, using low-carbon materials, and incorporating all-electric, renewable energy systems. The redevelopment resulted in a 56% reduction in carbon footprint and waste relative to new construction, with a 36% increase in building size.
The firm regularly participates in initiatives like the Chancery Lane Project to draft climate-aligned model legal clauses and actively supports the implementation of sustainability requirements in Irish real estate and infrastructure projects.