‘Knowledge and willingness to respond to questions.’

‘Alan Roberts and Brendan Curran – thorough and timely in their responses.’

‘The team is very responsive and can act quickly, regardless of how short the timeframe is.’

They have an incredible depth of knowledge of both the technical law and also the current state of play with the regulators – an invaluable piece of the puzzle when knowing what steps to take next.’

‘Alan Roberts has a great manner with clients which certainly makes messaging difficult subjects easier, and takes a pragmatic approach.’

‘Knowledge built up over many years combined with continuity of service in key individuals.’

‘Alison Fanagan combines fantastic client service with in-depth knowledge of planning and environmental law and practice.’

‘Jason Milne is personable and very client-focused.’

‘The strength and depth of the team and their expertise in this area has been hugely beneficial to us compared to other firms that we have used.’

‘The quality and knowledge of the team is excellent.’

‘Responsive to queries at any time, with well-calibrated responses.’

‘It is the knowledge and experience of the team that stand out to us. We are an experienced developer in the power generation sector so it is their knowledge and advice that we value the most.’

‘Danielle Conaghan has an exceptionally informed view of the Irish planning and environmental market. I consider her a market-leading lawyer.’

‘Great individuals, terrific depth of knowledge and expertise, highly motivated, committed to standards of excellence, pragmatic, solution driven, business partners. Standout individuals are Danielle Conaghan and Jacinta Conway.’

‘A team with excellent experts, connections and highly responsive to client requests. Exemplary collaboration across their network, demonstrated in practice with solution-focused outcomes. Always seeing potential project implications regarding jurisprudence.’

‘What makes Nicola Dunleavy and her team unique is their knowledge and expertise in the planning and environment sector.’

‘When working with Nicola Dunleavy and her team, you are always certain that they will keep you informed and updated on changing laws affecting the practice area. When you give instructions on a matter you receive a reply setting out both timelines and pricing, always followed by a call.’

‘This team is superb – they are really invested in the client’s business and work hard to understand how the business works and what they can do to assist the client to achieve their goals.’

‘Nicola Dunleavy and Ruadhán Kenny are both excellent, solution-driven partners who put in the time to understand their client’s business needs and how they can provide bespoke advice and not generic one-size-fits-all legal advice.’

‘I find Nicola and her team excellent – it is my go-to firm for complex planning and environmental projects and we have plenty of them to consider in offshore wind. A lot is still unknown in that space from a consenting authority perspective so their insights and advice in relation to these unknowns and teasing out all the scenarios and associated risks are key to helping us make strategic project decisions.’

‘They provide expert, considered advice, which is concise and easily digestible – in both a legal and non-legal manner.’

‘Ruadhán Kenny is very responsive and gives clear advice and Nicola Dunleavy is an exceptional lawyer.’

‘McCann’s planning team are great. If there is a planning issue I would not pass them by.’

‘Brendan Slattery and his team are experts in their field. They are up to date on all matters in the sector and willing to share this with you even if they are not involved in a transaction. They want to resolve matters and move things along.’

‘McCann FitzGerald have real expertise when dealing with planning and environmental issues. The knowledge regarding new requirements under the Local Government Act was excellent and helped us deal with councillors in a challenging situation.’

‘The availability of staff and expert knowledge was amazing. We could not deal with this case without them on board.’

‘Willing to volunteer innovative solutions and advise on industry norms.’

‘The McCann FitzGerald planning and environment team has a wealth of experience and knowledge of dealing with the key issues that matter to clients in the current environment. The team maintains a strong awareness of the latest developments and judgments impacting the planning regime in Ireland, giving them the ability to provide up-to-date and comprehensive advice in areas such as judicial review. Their involvement in advising on nationally significant infrastructure developments is a testament to their standing in the industry.’

‘Brendan Slattery is among the very best planning lawyers in Ireland, with the respect of his peers and senior counsel. His advice carries with it a great intellect and creativity, and instills great confidence from a client perspective.’

‘Very well informed and have a wealth of knowledge on planning and environmental matters.’

‘Alice Whittaker is well versed in E&P matters. Rachel Minch is such a pleasant person to have on your team – informed, knowledgeable and steady!’

‘Alice Whittaker and Alison Hardiman are two individuals I would particularly commend to anyone looking for legal advice and support. They have an encyclopedic knowledge of Irish planning and environmental law which is coupled with an exemplary dedication to their clients.’

‘Highly experienced and professional team offering pragmatic advice to clients on energy and planning matters in a timely manner.’

‘Stuart Conaty is a pleasure to work with. He is responsive and a very good communicator and offers pragmatic advice and solutions on planning and energy matters.’

‘Excellent team. Experienced, client focused and knowledgeable.’

‘Stuart Conaty has become a trusted advisor to our organisation. He is a fountain of knowledge, extremely engaged and an expert in his field. He focuses on the best interests of the client and takes a pragmatic approach. I could not recommend him more highly.’

‘The planning and environment team at Mason Hayes & Curran have been a strong support. The team has been on hand to guide us through some complex issues, particularly in the areas of planning and zoning of residential land.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and responsive to requests about Irish law and EU law more broadly. They are particularly well versed in the environmental, health and safety space (EHS).’

‘We appreciate their attention to detail, their responsiveness and flexibility when it comes to time-sensitive issues, and their breadth of knowledge about the EHS space.’

‘The environment side of this practice has specific experience in e-commerce/product law, meaning they have an understanding of the current ESG/sustainability concerns that e-commerce clients are focused on. This specific experience can be hard to find, and is valued because the EU/national regulation in this area is changing quickly.’

‘Deirdre Nagle and Jay Sattin are very prompt with providing their advice, but their promptness does not impact on the quality of their advice.’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with MHC, and I am thoroughly impressed by their level of professionalism and expertise. They consistently demonstrate exceptional diligence and an unwavering attention to detail. What truly distinguishes Mason Hayes is their consistent availability and readiness to assist.’

‘Their team brings a wealth of experience, particularly in navigating the intricacies of the renewable energy sector.’

‘I am thoroughly impressed with the exceptional professionalism of Grainne Tiernan and Deirdre Nagle. I had the privilege of working with them on two complex cases. Throughout the process, they provided invaluable expertise and clear guidance, helping us craft effective responses to challenging legal issues.’

‘The teamwork is very effective for heavy planning and environmental cases.’

‘Kate Abell is extremely bright and takes the initiative in identifying potential grounds of challenge in judicial review.’

‘This team hold their own with other similarly placed planning and environmental law teams operating in the Dublin and Irish market. The team possess a great knowledge of the legal code and, as such, are able to advise clients in a strategic, solution-oriented manner. Their approach to detail is impressive’

‘Michelle Martin is particularly impressive. She understands the system inside out. She brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to litigation and to providing strategic advice to clients. Kate Abell has developed an in-depth knowledge of the planning system and is an innovative thinker and always extremely well prepared in terms of the advice she provides to clients.’

‘The practice has a long history and in-depth experience of construction law which they apply to their planning and environmental practice. This gives them a much greater understanding of projects from inception to completion.’

‘Personal interest shown in client projects and accessibility of the partners on fast-moving projects where time is of the essence.’

‘The team has an excellent knowledge of our industry.’

‘They really care about us as a client – always available and respond promptly. Both Margaret Austin and Kate Liddy-Cormican are exceptional people to deal with.’

‘The team was always available for clarification on any issues of concern.’

‘The P&E team are very informative and provide a step-by-step guide to the legal processes surrounding planning and environmental issues.’

‘Valerie Hourigan provided excellent guidance through a judicial review process. The guidance from Valerie and the team was invaluable. In addition, the papers produced were excellent and their handling of the court process superb.’

‘The firm’s planning and environment practice brings a deep and longstanding expertise in both non-contentious and contentious matters combined with sound judgment that keeps clients between the ditches.’

‘Finola McCarthy, dealing with both contentious and non-contentious matters, and Donal Twomey on the contentious side are stars. Both are highly intelligent with calm, rational and very pleasant personalities, unafraid of complex legal and factual scenarios, and always focused on the client’s best interests.’