Ms Maria O'loan > Tughans > Belfast, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

Tughans
MARLBOROUGH HOUSE
30 VICTORIA STREET
BELFAST
BT1 3GG
United Kingdom
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Work Department

Environment and Planning

Position

Consultant

Career

Maria specialises in planning and environmental law.  She advises on all aspects of planning policy, strategic advice, development control, energy and water infrastructure, transport infrastructure and compulsory purchase. Maria has particular expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment.  She also advises on planning appeals and judicial review challenges. Maria works for both public and private sector clients.  Maria has advised the public and private sector on some of Northern Ireland’s most notable development and infrastructure projects.

Lawyer Rankings

Northern Ireland > Real estate > Planning and environment

Tughans is well-established in the field of planning and environmental law concerning energy and utilities infrastructure and transport. Of counsel Maria O’loan leads the practice. O’Loan, ‘always a few steps ahead of the competition’, recently advised the Ulster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association on the planning, environmental, and procurement aspects of the redevelopment of the Casement Park Stadium. At the associate level, Jonathan Ross is experienced in advising clients in the retail sector.

Northern Ireland > Projects, energy and natural resources > Energy and projects

Tughans’ energy and natural resources practice has extensive experience in energy related corporate and financing transactions. The practice is led by Andrew Kirke and Chris Milligan, both of whom are described as ‘trusted advisors’. Kirke is an expert in energy regulatory matters, while Milligan advises on real estate aspects of energy infrastructure. Maria O’loan, ‘great listener and communicator’, is knowledgeable in environmental legislation.