Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland offers expert advice on the full spectrum of planning and environmental law matters, including impact assessment reviews, health and safety issues, and environmental litigation and dispute resolution. Skilled litigator Stephen Barry heads the practice and regularly represents property developers, financial institutions, and public sector bodies in contentious environmental matters, alongside Neil O’Mahony. Mark Varian’s practice focuses mainly on energy projects, while Aonghus McClafferty assists domestic and international clients from the construction sector. Aidan Kirrane and Philip Reynor are other key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A very strong team with a detailed understanding of the ever-evolving regulations and legislation. Provide clear, concise and practical advice. Reliable and have in-depth knowledge and vast experience in the area, which informs their advice. The planning and environmental team have guided us seamlessly through the newly established (and establishing) regimes, with a strong and detailed understanding of these regimes and their requirements relating to the development of projects.’
- ‘Stephen Barry is extremely knowledgeable and practical and gives concise and clear advice. In addition, given his experience and knowledge of the courts, he can apply this knowledge to any planning process and advise on reducing challenges and judicial reviews, which is extremely insightful and beneficial.’
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Key clients
- RWE Renewables
- Regan Wall
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Work highlights
- Represented daa, as the operator of Dublin Airport, in its claims in High Court proceedings that Dublin councillors acted unlawfully in prescribing aircraft noise mitigation measures that could cost the client some €1.8bn.
- Advised a group of shareholders in Yellow River Windfarm Limited on a Commercial Court action against SSE Renewables relating to an agreement for the construction of a wind farm.
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