Micaela Diver > A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP > Belfast, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

The ‘well resourced’ A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP projects and energy team provides a wide offering of energy services, including electricity regulation, offshore and onshore wind, and solar farms. The team is headed by the ‘commercial, pragmatic, and responsive’ Mark Stockdale, who currently advises large wind and biomethane energy producers on large infrastructure projects. Micaela Diver specialises in public law and acts on high value and complex energy and environmental disputes. John Tougher is an expert in property law, and often acts for wind farms in securing land rights. In January 2024, John Palmer, a well-known figure in the hydrogen industry, joined the firm from Shoosmiths LLP.

A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP is a strong choice for planning and environmental clients seeking assistance with contentious work. Micaela Diver heads the practice and leads the most significant matters. Diver, a well-regarded litigator, is well versed in working on judicial reviews and court of appeal challenges for planning applications. At the associate level, Deirdre ST John and Stephen Geoghan provide support on many key matters.

The litigation team at A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP is well-experienced in handling complex disputes for global companies. ‘Exceptional’ practice co-head Sam Corbett is a restructuring and insolvency specialist, while fellow co-head Micaela Diver specialises in public and regulatory cases, including those concerning public procurement, outsourcing and infrastructure projects. Brendan Fox has over twenty-five years of experience in corporate construction and property disputes. Michael Neill, who heads up the Belfast office, is also head of restructuring. Ciaran O’Shiel often works with associate Ronan Marlow on matters concerning IP, media, and technology.