The team at A&L Goodbody LLP is adept at handling contentious and non-contentious environmental, planning and climate action matters for a diverse set of domestic and international clients, including corporates, state bodies, local authorities, private developers, and financial institutions. Alan Roberts has longstanding experience of advising on planning and environmental issues arising from large energy and infrastructure projects and jointly heads the team with Alison Fanagan, who regularly defends clients against environmental prosecutions and nuisance claims. Jason Milne specialises in issues related to land contamination and remediation, while the trio of Kristen Read, Mark Thuillier, and Brendan Curran possesses substantial expertise in providing advice on renewable energy projects, health and safety law, environmental impact assessments, and enforcement actions.
Planning and environment in Ireland
A&L Goodbody LLP
Practice head(s):
Alan Roberts; Alison Fanagan
Other key lawyers:
Jason Milne; Mark Thuillier; Kristen Read; Brendan Curran
Testimonials
‘Alison Fanagan leads a knowledgeable team who are great to work with. They offer commercial and practical advice and can lean on a deep understanding of the market and involvement in lots of transactions.’
‘The outstanding features of this team are their knowledge and ease of communication, as well as their responsiveness and ability to work with us and our other consultants, all as part of one large team.’
‘The individuals bring knowledge and clear communication ability and are pleasant to work with.’
‘Strong team ethic and deep sector knowledge.’
‘Alison Fanagan is highly knowledgeable and extremely client-friendly in delivering what she thinks clients want (and she is invariably right). Jason Milne has the same client-focused ethic.’
Key clients
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Uisce Éireann
Codling Wind Park Limited
EP UK Investments Ltd
BOC Gases Ireland Limited
Airbnb Ireland Unlimited Company
Quintain Developments Ireland Limited
EDF Renewable Ireland Ltd
Parkwind N.V.
HPREF ICAV
Sazerac Company, Inc
Gas Networks Ireland
PJ Hegarty & Sons UC
Fingal County Council
Net Zero Energy Limited
Coillte
Barryroe Offshore Energy plc
ESB
Ballycumber Wind Farm Limited
Blackrock Investment Management (UK) Lim
Aldgate Developments Limited
Power Capital Renewable Energy Limited
Irish Distillers Limited
ProAmpac UK Ltd
Bremore Ireland Port Designated Activity Company
Glenveagh Homes Limited
Knockacummer Windfarm Limited
Arklow Energy Limited
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
DWS/Deutsche Asset Management Limited
Johnson Service Group plc
Spencer Place Development Company Ltd
Allied Irish Bank plc
Grange Backup Power Ltd
Enva Ireland Ltd
Goldman Sachs
Raragh Developments Limited
Promontoria Holding
General Electric
Lejaro Unlimited Company
Recordati Ireland Limited
Freshstream Investment Partners LLP
Jones Day
Energia Group ROI Holdings DAC
Kingfisher Plc
British American Tobacco UK Limited
Northland Power Inc.
Queensgate Fusion Holdco 1 S.a.r.l.
Port of Waterford
Knockharley Landfill Limited
Castlelost Flex Gen Limited
Eirebloc Limited
Irish Waste Management Association
Lottomatica S.p.A.
Onyx Ireland
SSE Renewables (Ireland) Limited
Glenveagh Homes Limited
Pembroke Beach DAC
Citibank Europe Plc
Anglo Beef Processors Ireland UC
Wills Bros
IPUT Plc
HPREF Ireland Arena DAC
Danone SA
Inchee Energy Supply Limited
Skyborn Renewables offshore solutions GmbH
Cloncaragh Investments Limited
City ID Dublin Capel Limited
Derrysallagh Windfarm Limited
Doyle Shipping Group
CWTC Multi Family ICAV
citizenM Operations Holding B.V
SyBridge Technologies
Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP
Bewley’s Limited
Lagan Operations and Maintenance Limited
Minch Malt Limited t/a Boortmalt
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
Work highlights
- Advised Transport Infrastructure Ireland on all public law, planning, environmental, railway safety, general health and safety and compulsory purchase matters associated with the Dublin MetroLink project.
- Advised Uisce Éireann on the Greater Dublin Drainage project, which comprises a new 500,000 population equivalent waste water treatment plant, pumping station, orbital sewer, outfall tunnel, and regional biosolids storage facility.
- Advised Bremore Ireland Port on the necessary policy consideration that needs to be in place in advance of an application for development consent being made.
Arthur Cox
Arthur Cox has built a strong reputation for assisting clients with complex regulatory regimes and litigation challenges related to the environmental and planning aspects of major housing and construction projects. Under the leadership of Danielle Conaghan, the team advises on all stages of large-scale infrastructure projects, including securing consent, financing, construction, and operation. Yvonne Scannell has unrivalled expertise in the area of water, waste and resources law, while other key members of the team include Jeanie Kelly and renewable energy sector specialist Jacinta Conway.
Practice head(s):
Danielle Conaghan
Other key lawyers:
Jacinta Conway; Yvonne Scannell; Jeanie Kelly
Testimonials
‘We use Arthur Cox for all legal matters related to planning. AC manage each case very well and are consistently on top of the relevant issues and proceedings. Their advice is direct and pragmatic where it needs to be.’
‘We deal almost exclusively with Jacinta Conway. Jacinta is easy to deal with, responsive and on top of the subject matter. We are very happy with the service provided to us.’
‘The team consists of a group of experts who provide top-class environmental and planning advice, working with us to develop solutions to various new challenges that arise from our work. This is also in an environment where there is new and continually developing regulation that requires a team that can anticipate potential challenges and navigate the safest passage. The team is available at any hour or day to assist.’
‘The level of expertise and commitment of certain individuals stands out. Danielle Conaghan and Jacinta Conway deserve special mention. They have worked through various challenges under significant time pressure and have delivered the right results that have allowed our projects to progress.’
‘Expansive knowledge with subject matter specialists and best-in-class individuals.’
‘Innovative, hardworking, good grasp of applicable case law, top talent, good at problem-solving, good track record.’
‘The senior professionals are strong technically and have plenty of relevant experience. They are involved in a lot of relevant deal flow and can advise around it.’
‘Danielle Conaghan is always available and very strong technically.’
Key clients
Wind Energy Ireland
Kilsaran
Irish Cement Limited
Strategic Power Projects
Cellnex
DP Energy
daa
Lionhead
Malone O Regan Environmental Services
Intel
Cairn Homes
Dawn Meats
Mallinckrodt
Storm Management NV
McGill Planning and Consultants
Durkan Construction
Hughes Planning
Corio Generation
Silvermount
Energia
Energia/Seven Hills
City ID
LDA
Stranwil Limited
Marlet
McCutcheon Halley
AWN
Dairygold
Greensource
Glanbia
Jacobs
RKD Architects
Boliden Tara Mines
Work highlights
- Advised Corio Generation on all aspects of the development of the Sceirde Rocks 400MW offshore windfarm.
- Acted for Irish Cement Limited/CRH in defending two judicial review challenges before the Court of Appeal to its proposal to replace fossil fuel at its cement factory in Co Limerick.
- Advised Intel Ireland all planning and environmental aspects of its current operations and $8bn expansion project.
Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher is a specialist planning and environmental practice that has positioned itself as the go-to adviser to public sector companies looking for advice on regulatory and licensing matters related to environmental law. The firm acts as a one-stop shop for assistance with all matters related to the field, including due diligence, statutory appeals and injunctions, judicial reviews, and prosecutions. JP McDowell and Zoe Richardson co-head the practice and regularly advise regulatory bodies on enforcement actions, investigations, and prosecutions arising from offences and breaches of licences and legislation. Jonathan Moore and Rory Ferguson are also recommended.
Practice head(s):
JP McDowell; Zoe Richardson
Other key lawyers:
Jonathan Moore; Rory Ferguson
Testimonials
‘Fieldfisher have a strong planning and environmental team with a wealth of experience in the area. They help manage a busy and challenging litigation workload transparently.’
‘JP McDowell and Zoe Richardson provide excellent leadership. Jonathan Moore has a wealth of planning and environmental law knowledge. Rory Ferguson has great Irish and international experience in the area.’
‘Excellent technical strength and case management. Case documents and instructions provided through a document management system make it easy to access and retrieve papers, as necessary.’
Key clients
An Bord Pleanála (ABP)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Office of Planning Regulator
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Work highlights
- Advised the EPA on a challenge brought by a large energy operator to an email issued as part of a pre-application consultation.
- Acted for the EPA in the defence of an appeal against a decision of the High Court to grant an injunction restraining a large commercial peat operator from extracting peat in the absence of a licence.
- Advised ABP on a leapfrog appeal to the Supreme Court brought by Crofton Buildings Management Company in respect of a decision of the High Court to remit a planning application to ABP.
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP’s planning and environment team is known for advising on some of the most high-value and high-profile recent domestic and cross-border infrastructure projects. Deirdre Nagle heads the practice and regularly assists clients from the energy sector with planning and consent applications. Hannah Gallagher and Grainne Tiernan specialise in contentious matters and are experienced in representing clients in judicial review proceedings and injunctions. Other key members of the team include Jay Sattin and Elaine Keating.
Practice head(s):
Deirdre Nagle
Other key lawyers:
Grainne Tiernan; Jay Sattin; Hannah Gallagher; Elaine Keating
Testimonials
‘The strength in depth of the team and their robust knowledge of technical planning and environmental laws always lends itself to the MHC team delivering solid, pragmatic, and commercially minded advice to clients.’
‘Jay Sattin is very knowledgeable and offers practical solutions to clients on what they need to do to secure planning permission and environmental consent.’
‘Deirdre Nagle is a leading expert in planning and environmental matters in the Irish market. Grainne Tiernan is a talented lawyer and provides great service.’
‘MHC’s client-focused approach is very welcome. Urgent items are always prioritised, and the team are always accessible to talk items through.’
‘Accessibility is one of MHC’s strengths, which makes it stand out above its competitors. The short time it takes to turn around tasks is also a MHC trait. Deirdre Nagle stands out in this regard.’
‘A knowledgeable, dynamic team. Presentation of easily understandable information. Responsive and quick turnaround on providing advice.’
‘A strong, experienced team in environmental and planning matters that has worked on several state utility and private projects. Good access to strong legal counsel and fully abreast of planning and environmental matters.’
‘MHC provide a high level and quality of service thanks to their team’s experience of providing comprehensive legal advice to the Irish energy sector.’
Key clients
Elgin Energy Limited
SSE
RWE
Ørsted
FuturEnergy
EirGrid
Statkraft
Glenveagh
Ashcroft Developments
Uisce Eireann
Work highlights
- Represented Ashcroft Developments in an appeal to the Supreme Court against an order of the High Court dismissing the client’s judicial review proceedings relating to the de-zoning of its lands in Co Meath from ‘residential housing’ to ‘community infrastructure’.
- Advised Uisce Éireann on various matters related to the ongoing upgrading works of Ireland’s water and water treatment systems.
- Advised SSE on all aspects of the planning and environmental elements of Phase II of the offshore Arklow Bank Wind Farm.
Matheson LLP
Matheson LLP continues to handle the full range of contentious and non-contentious environmental law matters, defending clients against regulatory prosecutions and advising on environmental risks and liabilities arising from large-scale infrastructure projects. Practice head Nicola Dunleavy SC is the go-to advisor for clients seeking advice on the climate change and planning and environmental aspects of new projects. Recently promoted partner Ruadhán Kenny regularly represents clients in judicial review proceedings, while Jill Hurley provides able assistance with planning applications.
Practice head(s):
Nicola Dunleavy SC
Other key lawyers:
Ruadhán Kenny; Jill Hurley
Testimonials
‘What stands out is the people, their knowledge and how approachable they are.’
‘Nicola Dunleavy SC is an expert in this field. She is always available and will resolve an issue. She approaches a matter from the outset by setting out timelines to meet expectations. She keeps you informed of recent case law.’
‘The team can navigate complex and novel planning and environmental legal issues while providing business-focused legal advice.’
‘Nicola Dunleavy SC is a tenacious lawyer with a commitment to excellence. Ruadhán Kenny and the team are diligent and thorough, offering practical and commercially focused legal advice. He has a clear understanding of clients’ needs.’
‘Matheson LLP have an extremely competent, responsive and reliable planning and environment legal team. They communicate very well with the client, and at all times, you feel you are in capable hands.’
‘Nicola Dunleavy SC is an impressive and very knowledgeable team leader and a skilled communicator. Similarly, Ruadhán Kenny impresses with his knowledge and ability to quickly understand the client’s perspective. Both individuals mentioned provide exceptional access and are exceptionally committed to the client.’
‘Matheson has a breadth and depth of knowledge and skill. They advise pragmatically, and explore how to achieve the client’s aims.’
‘Nicola Dunleavy SC has powerful knowledge and understanding and a great ability for objective analysis and advice.’
Key clients
Mowi Ireland
Ecopower Ireland
Work highlights
- Acting for Mowi Ireland in three separate sets of judicial review proceedings brought by Inland Fisheries Ireland, Salmon Watch Ireland and Peter Sweetman against the grant of an aquaculture licence and a foreshore licence to the client for a site in Co Cork.
- Acted for Ecopower in judicial review proceedings concerning an amending permission for the Knocknamona wind farm.
McCann FitzGerald LLP
McCann FitzGerald LLP has built a strong reputation for offering expert planning and environmental advice on some of the most complex residential and public transport projects in Ireland. The team has a particularly strong foothold in the energy sector, assisting with both conventional and renewable energy projects for public sector entities. Brendan Slattery has extensive experience of handling mandates related to social housing projects and jointly heads the team with seasoned litigator Michelle Doyle, who specialises in risk management in relation to major infrastructure projects, particularly from a planning and environmental standpoint, with the valuable support of Sinéad Martyn, Karen Quigley, and Nathan Walsh.
Practice head(s):
Brendan Slattery; Michelle Doyle
Other key lawyers:
Sinéad Martyn; Karen Quigley; Nathan Walsh
Key clients
Ardstone Homes
Bartra Capital
Bord na Móna plc
Cairn Homes
Energia Group
ESB
Fingal County Council
Galway County Council
Glenveagh
Greenlink Interconnector
Greystar
Hammerson
Lioncor
Land Development Agency
Limerick City and County Council
MSD Ireland (Merck)
National Transport Authority
New Fortress Energy
Oakmount
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Statkraft
Work highlights
- Assisted the National Transport Authority with all planning and environmental support for the major BusConnects public transport project.
- Assisted Statkraft with its successful application for a maritime area consent.
- Advised Limerick City and County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the strategic defence of three significant judicial review challenges to An Bord Pleanála’s approval.
Philip Lee LLP
The environment and climate team at Philip Lee LLP manages a significant workload for public sector clients related to the construction of schools, transportation networks, and agriculture systems. This complements the team’s engagement in the private sector, where it regularly assists companies with the development of wind farm projects. Alice Whittaker, Rachel Minch SC, and Leonora Mullett co-head the practice and have longstanding experience of handling judicial reviews concerning transport, waste, and energy projects. Maeve Delargy is another key contact.
Practice head(s):
Alice Whittaker; Rachel Minch SC; Leonora Mullett
Other key lawyers:
Maeve Delargy
Testimonials
‘The Philip Lee team is a tight, efficient unit with a deep understanding of planning and environmental issues and risks which is unmatched in the market. The team is highly knowledgeable and has broad experience across a range of projects.’
‘Alice Whittaker provides extremely thorough legal advice and demonstrates a keen insight into topics relating to the changing legislative and regulatory landscape for large infrastructure projects in Ireland.’
‘Philip Lee has the best planning and environmental practice. The team are outstanding, with unparalleled expertise in Ireland. Their advice regularly goes above and beyond the nuts and bolts of the legislation and case law and gets into the practicalities of implications and scenarios for projects and clients. They put significant efforts into helping clients with finding solutions and the best outcomes for their clients and projects.’
‘The main qualities of Philip Lee’s planning and environmental practice are their unparalleled and specialist knowledge of their field and their excellence in the quality of client delivery and advice. The other notable aspect is they seem to be one of the few, if not the only, predominantly female-led teams serving as great role models for females both within and outside of their sector.’
‘Alice Whittaker is an outstanding lawyer, bringing experience and knowledge to all legal queries we raise. She anticipates potential pitfalls and brings an unrivalled level of knowledge and expertise to her advice, clearly and concisely. She is highly responsive and approachable and is transparent in her billing. Excellent all round.’
‘Maeve Delargy is a fantastic lawyer, with practical and efficient legal advice, highly approachable and an expert in her field.’
Key clients
An Bord Pleanála
Aqua Comms
RWE Renewables Ireland Limited
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
ScottishPower Renewables/Iberdrola
Mainstream Renewable Power
Commissioner for Environmental Information
Emerging Markets Power
Department of Agriculture Food and Marine
The Marine Institute
Commissioners for Irish Lights
Colas Group
Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board
Coillte
Gyrogy Limited
Meridiam Partners
Doyle Shipping Group
Shannon Foynes Port Company
Work highlights
- Assisted RWE Renewables Limited with the planning and environmental aspects of the Dublin Array offshore wind project.
- Acting for the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board in the defence of judicial review proceedings.
- Assisted Emerging Markets Power with securing consent for the development of an extensive portfolio of onshore wind projects.
William Fry LLP
William Fry LLP continues to handle environment and planning matters for a diverse set of clients that features energy companies, high-value data centres, mineral refineries, energy grid operators, and multinational blue-chip companies. Of late, the team has been highly active in the renewable energy sector, assisting clients with environmental law-related due diligence. Conor Linehan SC possesses extensive expertise in matters related to waste management, land contamination, and environmental impact assessments and co-heads the team with Michelle Martin, who handles both contentious and non-contentious matters and specialises in environment-related judicial reviews and compliance investigations, with specific expertise in cases related to climate impacts.
Practice head(s):
Conor Linehan SC
Other key lawyers:
Michelle Martin
Testimonials
‘The team went above and beyond to get our matter done in a timely manner, in spite of a number of last-minute hurdles.’
‘Always on the end of an email or phone call. Timely and courteous responses.’
Key clients
Aughinish Alumina Limited
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Fingal County Council
Diageo
Tirlán (formerly Glanbia)
Skyborn Renewables Offshore Solutions GmbH
Tesco Ireland Limited
Uniphar Plc
Poundland Limited t/a Dealz
Digital Realty Trust
Towercom Limited
SIRO Limited
EirGrid Plc
EngineNode Limited
Cooley Distillery/Beam Suntory
Quanta Capital
Work highlights
- Advised EirGrid plc on a proposed emergency development of additional electricity generation capacity to secure supply for the next number of years.
- Represented Aughinish Alumina Limited in two planning judicial review challenges to its proposed multimillion-euro extension of certain operations at its alumina extraction plant at Askeaton, Co Limerick.
- Advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on the planning and environmental issues related to the acquisition by its fund of 50% of Statkraft A/S’ offshore wind portfolio in Ireland.
Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland offers expert advice on the full spectrum of planning and environmental law matters, including impact assessment reviews, health and safety issues, and environmental litigation and dispute resolution. Skilled litigator Stephen Barry heads the practice and regularly represents property developers, financial institutions, and public sector bodies in contentious environmental matters, alongside Neil O’Mahony. Mark Varian’s practice focuses mainly on energy projects, while Aonghus McClafferty assists domestic and international clients from the construction sector. Aidan Kirrane and Philip Reynor are other key contacts.
Practice head(s):
Stephen Barry
Other key lawyers:
Neil O’Mahony; Mark Varian; Aonghus McClafferty; Aidan Kirrane; Philip Reynor
Testimonials
‘A very strong team with a detailed understanding of the ever-evolving regulations and legislation. Provide clear, concise and practical advice. Reliable and have in-depth knowledge and vast experience in the area, which informs their advice. The planning and environmental team have guided us seamlessly through the newly established (and establishing) regimes, with a strong and detailed understanding of these regimes and their requirements relating to the development of projects.’
‘Stephen Barry is extremely knowledgeable and practical and gives concise and clear advice. In addition, given his experience and knowledge of the courts, he can apply this knowledge to any planning process and advise on reducing challenges and judicial reviews, which is extremely insightful and beneficial.’
Key clients
RWE Renewables
Regan Wall
Armstrong Planning
ES UK
Vantage DC
Microsoft
Pure DC
Richmond Homes
Hibernia Reit Plc
Kingspan Holdings (Ireland) Limited
CyrusOne Inc
Dublin Port Company
Dublin Airport Authority
Ashbourne Meats
Ballynagran Landfill Limited
Knockharley Landfill Limited
Black Lough Wind Farm Limited
Enros Wind Farm Limited
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.
Work highlights
- Represented daa, as the operator of Dublin Airport, in its claims in High Court proceedings that Dublin councillors acted unlawfully in prescribing aircraft noise mitigation measures that could cost the client some €1.8bn.
- Advised a group of shareholders in Yellow River Windfarm Limited on a Commercial Court action against SSE Renewables relating to an agreement for the construction of a wind farm.
- Advised Kingspan on an investigatory review of compliance and governance in its UK insulation boards business arising from its participation in the UK’s Grenfell Tower inquiry and identifying recommendations for implementation.
Addleshaw Goddard
The construction, planning and environment team at Addleshaw Goddard assists clients, both individuals and corporates, with all the planning and pre-planning processes of all types of commercial, residential and strategic development projects. A key area of expertise is advising clients on environmental and health and safety obligations. Margaret Austin heads the practice and has extensive experience of representing clients in court proceedings arising from breaches of environmental law. Kate Liddy-Cormican is also recommended.
Practice head(s):
Margaret Austin
Other key lawyers:
Kate Liddy-Cormican
Testimonials
‘Very efficient and great communication.’
‘Competent, professional and courteous.’
‘The practice has a wide range of expertise.’
‘Margaret Austin and Kate Liddy-Cormican are exceptional in replying to queries by telephone or email. Their response is the best I have ever received in many years in business. They put the client first and are available out of hours if ever required.’
‘The team at Addleshaw Goddard is well established and has very strong working multi-disciplinary practices which provide a wraparound approach for clients. Clients get not merely the timely, issue-specific advice that is sought but also holistic advice that looks around corners to ensure the advice is not only appropriate to the issues but to the overall business of the client. The work is invariably interesting, and they are a pleasure to engage with.’
‘Margaret Austin is sought out for her practical approach to matters and her insight when dealing with issues of great complexity in domestic legal matters and in a multi-jurisdictional context.’
‘Kate Liddy-Cormican is highly experienced in complex exempted development matters, including matters requiring the application of complex European law to domestic legislation. Kate is part of a team that works very well across disciplines, and I have only ever had very positive engagement and instruction from her and the team.’
‘I was impressed by the professionalism and devotion of the team members, and their ability to grasp new technical concepts.’
Beauchamps LLP
Beauchamps LLP’s planning and environmental team acts for clients from a vast range of sectors, including energy, waste, housing, industrial development, and commercial development. The team advises on all contentious and non-contentious matters related to planning, waste management and environmental law. Practice lead Stuart Conaty regularly assists residential developers and energy companies with consent applications and judicial review proceedings. Other key members of the practice include experienced litigator Sharon Delaney and Ainsley Heffernan, who has extensive expertise in handling complex wind farm, solar PV, energy storage, and aquaculture projects.
Practice head(s):
Stuart Conaty
Other key lawyers:
Sharon Delaney; Ainsley Heffernan
Testimonials
‘They are a solutions-orientated firm. They can provide clear advice with an excellent appreciation of the commercial realities facing their clients.’
‘On planning matters, I’ve worked with Stuart Conaty, who provided an excellent service. I’ve also worked with Ainsley Heffernan, who I would rate as exceptional in this field.’
‘Stuart Conaty and Ainsley Heffernan were always just a telephone call away, something which is very rare in this climate. They always make you, the client, feel like your issues are their own and your time is just as important as theirs.’
Key clients
ABO Wind
ART Generation
Bord na Móna
Clúid
Codling Wind Park
Dublin City Council
EDF Renewables
FuturEnergy Ireland
Mercury Renewables
RES Group
Respond
RWE Renewables
Simply Blue Energy Kinsale
Terra Solar
Údarás na Gaeltachta
Western Power
Wind Energy Ireland
Source Galileo
Varia Structured Opportunities II S.A
Work highlights
- Advised Varia Structured Opportunities, as owner of Kildare Innovation Campus, on its proposed €1.6bn redevelopment and extension of the campus for a mix of deep tech, ICT and innovation uses.
- Advised Mercury Renewables on the development of a €200m wind farm and green hydrogen plant in Co Mayo.
- Advised Dublin City Council on its landmark neighbourhood scale redevelopment project of a brownfield site at Emmet Road in Dublin 8.
RDJ LLP
RDJ LLP handles a variety of mandates related to planning and environmental law, assisting clients with compliance with planning obligations, all steps of large-scale planning applications and environmental due diligence. The team is equally active on the contentious side, handling both the prosecution and defence of environmental enforcement actions. Finola McCarthy heads the practice and regularly advises local authorities and state agencies on planning and environmental impact assessments for major projects. Ronan Geary and Donal Twomey are also recommended.
Practice head(s):
Finola McCarthy
Other key lawyers:
Ronan Geary; Donal Twomey
Testimonials
‘RDJ’s planning and environment practice brings a great depth of expertise and experience and sound judgement to give clear, practical advice. The practice is also a pleasure to work with.’
‘Finola McCarthy is a star adviser – deeply knowledgeable, acute, practical, understated and good-humoured.’
Key clients
MWB Two Limited
Reside Capital Limited
Sir Charles Colthurst, Blarney Castle Estates
Byrne Looby
Donegal County Council/Roads Management Office
AWN Consulting
Trinity College Dublin
Hamwood Stud
Kenny Group
BMOR Construction
Work highlights
- Advised MWB Two Limited on a strategic housing development (SHD) pursuant to the Planning and Development Acts.
- Assisted Reside Capital/Hallmark Developments with a judicial review challenge taken against its multimillion-euro SHD.
- Represented Byrne Looby in the successful defence of a prosecution brought by Inland Fisheries Ireland arising out of a fish kill in the River Bandon in May 2017 during dredging works.