The planning and environment team at Carson McDowell is known for handling planning permissions and advising on environmental law requirements across a wide spectrum of industries, such as energy, industrial, and hospitality. Gary McGhee leads the team and is a go-to for major developers for securing planning permission for projects that involve complex environmental considerations. Grant McBurney is highlighted for his expertise defending clients in judicial review proceedings. Faye Phillips and Sarah Dunlop regularly advise on planning applications in the energy sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Grant McBurney is our main contact - always very professional, committed and 'on our side'.’
- 'The best planning law team in Northern Ireland. A highly professional team, with great people who are easy to communicate with and can steer a project through the most difficult obstacles.'
Key clients
- Islandmagee Energy Limited
- The Port of Belfast
Work highlights
Advising Islandmagee Energy Limited on its applications to obtain marine licence consents to construct 7 large gas storage caverns in the seabed off the coast of Northern Ireland.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Gary McGhee
Other key lawyers
Grant McBurney; Faye Phillips; Sarah Dunlop