Tughans’ planning and environmental law team places an emphasis on matters in the energy sector and waste projects across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Great Britain. Of Counsel Maria O’Loan covers licensing issues and regulatory matters and represents clients in judicial review proceedings. Aoife Murray, who is praised for her ‘deep understanding of public law duties, vesting powers, and environmental regulations’, is also a key practitioner within the team.
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‘Tughans' deep knowledge of the Habitats Regulations sets them apart, ensuring that clients receive expert advice tailored to complex legal landscapes. The team, including Maria O'Loan, Emma McKee, and Aoife Murray, provides exceptional client service. ’
‘Maria O'Loan’s advice is consistently clear, strategic, and pragmatic—she has a unique knack for simplifying complex legal issues and making them accessible. Maria’s proactive approach to legal and policy developments sets her apart as a leader in her field.'
'Aoife Murray brings unparalleled knowledge of the legal implications of planning policy to her work, offering expert advice on a range of complex planning issues, while Emma McKee is an invaluable asset when it comes to environmental litigation. ’
‘Tughans LLP - are professional and demonstrate up-to-date practice and knowledge in the field of planning and environmental practice. Often they are professional leads in key areas of concern as well as good practice.’
‘Maria O'Loan is very knowledgeable, respectful, and dedicated to the profession. Maria always acts with integrity and honesty. Maria also goes above and beyond to keep her peers up-to-date with current legal practice.’
‘Maria O'Loan has been at the forefront of the biggest challenges in this jurisdiction for some time and really is a triple threat - commercially savvy, politically astute and aware, and legally speaking, she is second to none.'
Key clients
- Northern Ireland Water
- Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company T/A Translink
- Friends of the Earth and No Gas Caverns Limited
- Indaver Limited
- Ardagh Metal Packaging
- Greencoat Capital
- Ulster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association
- System Operator of Northern Ireland (SONI)
- Electric Ireland
- Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association
- Northern Ireland Housing Executive
- Adman Civil Engineering
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Practice head
Maria O’Loan
Other key lawyers
Aoife Murray; Emma McKee; Nadine Brennan