Beauchamps LLP‘s planning and environment group exemplifies in-depth knowledge of renewable energy, offshore consenting, data centres and housing sectors. The team is well-equipped to handle a wide array of mandates related to large projects, including judicial review proceedings. Reputed for its representation of state consenting authorities and development agencies, the team has notable experience in maritime consenting and large-scale housing development. With a strong pedigree in the field, Stuart Conaty leads the team and is supported by key team members Ainsley Heffernan and Jeanie Kelly.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Beauchamps' team that we work with are professional, approachable, knowledgeable with a deep understanding of our business needs and provide an excellent service.’
- ‘Stuart Conaty - huge industry knowledge. Very insightful, practical and approachable. He sees the bigger picture and understands our organisation.’
- ‘The Beauchamps' planning and environment team are very solution-orientated, and client-focused in a complex and evolving regulatory environment. The ability of the team to synthesise complex planning issues enables clients to make informed and grounded business decisions.’
- ‘Jeanie Kelly consistently provides clear and decisive advice in a complex and evolving regulatory environment. She is very solution orientated and engages with multi stakeholders in a clear and effective manner. Her ability to simplify complex planning matters creates time and space for her clients to focus on commercial decisions.’
- ‘Jeanie Kelly and Stuart Conaty have years of experience in renewable energy projects and utilise that knowledge to the benefit of the client. Very approachable and willing to listen to alternative opinions.’
- ‘Ainsley Heffernan has been a renewables champion for around 20 years and is a well-recognised industry figure.’
Key clients
- ABO Wind Ireland Limited
- Clúid Housing
- Dublin City Council
- EDF Renewables
- FuturEnergy Ireland
- Mercury Renewables
- Respond
- Terra Solar
- Source Galileo
- The Platform ICAV
- IDA Ireland
- Lens Media
Work highlights
Acting for MARA in relation to its functions under the Maritime Area Planning Act and consenting in the maritime area, including addressing complex environmental law issues related to Maritime Area Consent applications and marine licensing.
Advising Mercury Renewables in relation to its proposed 80MW co-located wind farm and hydrogen electrolyser in Mayo on all planning and environmental law matters, including managing Mercury's defence of judicial review proceedings under the expedited Planning and Environment List and leading the defence process with close coordination with all stakeholders.
Advising ALAB in relation to its function as an independent authority for the determination of appeals against decisions of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on aquaculture licence applications, including resolving complex appeals.
Practice head
Stuart Conaty
Other key lawyers
Ainsley Heffernan; Sharon Delaney; Jeanie Kelly