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.
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- ‘We have instructed Tughans energy and projects team for a number of years now and continue to use them as they are knowledgeable, reliable and easy to work with. They often provide advice on tight timeframes and have demonstrated their expertise in the market time and again.’
- ‘Both Andrew Kirke and Chris Milligan are trusted advisors, they are friendly and always available on tight timeframes to provide expert advice.’
- ‘Andrew Kirke is simply the best solicitor I have ever used.’
- ‘Tughans’ planning and environment team stand out from their competitors because of the depth of specialist knowledge spanning a range of complex legal specialisms, such as judicial review, marine licensing, climate change, environmental impact assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment.’
- ‘What really sets Tughans apart is the “human touch”. They take their very specialist technical knowledge, apply an empathetic approach, taking the time to really understand the commercial issues, centring the client, to provide advice that is clear and concise, addressing all the issues that are concerning us.’
- ‘Tughans is the only firm in Northern Ireland who advise across a range of public sector organisations, private commercial businesses and eNGOs. This provides a unique insight that no other firm in the jurisdiction can offer into strategic environmental litigation.’
- ‘Maria O’Loan has over twenty years of experience in planning, environmental and public law. She is a great listener and communicator and respects the knowledge of the client. Community campaigns can be exhausting, but her enthusiasm and empathy helps keeps the client engaged and enthused.’
- ‘Andrew Kirke has an excellent knowledge of the energy market and he kept me fully informed at all stages and gave very good advice , my dealings with Andrew involved a contract which both the other party and their legal team made very difficult but with Andrews experience and knowledge he got me sorted.’
Key clients
- UK Department for Business Enterprise Innovation and Skills (BEIS)
- SONI Limited
- SSE Plc
- ESB Group
- Adman Civil Projects Limited
- Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (t/a Translink)
- Indaver NV
- Greencoat Capital,
- ERG S.p.A.
- Natural World Products
- Northern Ireland Water
Work highlights
- Provided advice to Indaver NV in respect of the engineer, procure and construct EPC contract and overall procurement pathway being adopted for the project.
- Provided advice to Weev across the full range of legal considerations relevant to charge point operators in Northern Ireland, including the planning, grid connection, regulatory, consenting, commercial contract, financing and intellectual property matters.
- Advised the UK Government Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy that has an annual operating budget of £13.8 Billion.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Kirke, Chris Milligan