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Interpath has announced the launch of a dedicated Renewable Energy practice in Ireland with the appointment of Gary Borland, who will lead the new cross-border practice.
Borland joins Interpath after more than 20 years with KPMG where he specialised in M&A and fundraising in the renewable energy sector across the UK and Ireland, delivering a range of projects including wind and renewable gas.
A member of Hydrogen Northern Ireland and the Renewables Northern Ireland Small Scale Wind Committee, he started his career in corporate restructuring before moving into corporate finance advisory.
Alongside his sector role, Borland will work with the rest of the management team to expand Interpath’s Advisory offering in Northern Ireland creating a cross-border service proposition with a particular focus on corporate finance, value creation, financial due diligence, and debt advisory.
The appointment comes as Interpath continues to make senior hires in Ireland, such as debt advisory director Clara Coakley who joined from Goldman Sachs and debt and capital advisory specialist John Doddy who is set to start in late 2025.
These developments also reflect expansion activity in Europe and in the Asia-Pacific region, including new offices with teams in both Germany and Spain and the launch of new operations in Hong Kong, to be led by Irishman Fergal Power who is a seasoned banking advisory, restructuring and turnaround specialist.
Globally, the firm now employs approximately 1,000 people, with the provision of advisory and restructuring services, based across 28 offices in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Hong Kong, Bermuda, BVI, Cayman Islands and Algeria.
Paul Hough, head of Advisory at Interpath in Ireland, said: “We continue to invest in building expert teams with exceptional talent to deliver bespoke solutions for our clients. Gary shares our entrepreneurial mindset and passion for building long-term, trusted relationships.
“As renewable energy is ever more tightly woven into the fabric of our economy, from data centres to diversifying income for farmers in the agri-food sector, our Renewable Energy practice will be there to support clients through their journey.”
Borland added: “With only five years to 2030, we’re amidst the energy transition and racing to build and fund the renewable energy infrastructure needed to match decarbonisation objectives across the island of Ireland.
“I’ll be working with organisations ranging from developers and contractors to asset managers and operational and maintenance providers to navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by such a market dynamic. With the support of our international network and some of Ireland’s best known and respected professionals, this is about enabling our clients to protect and create value no matter what lies ahead.”
