Tughans fields a multidisciplinary team, with significant experience in corporate and financing transactions. The group has particular strength in the utilities and waste sectors. Andrew Kirke, whose practice includes power purchase agreements, specialist energy regulatory matters, and grid connection agreements, co-leads the department with real estate partner Chris Milligan, who exclusively focuses on energy, natural resources, and infrastructure.
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Testimonials
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- 'I have instructed Tughans on matters within the energy and projects field and have found them to be excellent. They are friendly, approachable and extremely knowledgeable. They have provided the advise requested within the timeframes set and demonstrated expertise in their fields.'
- 'Chris Milligan and Maria O'Loan are excellent. Their knowledge of this area of the law is comprehensive, and the advice is delivered clearly and effectively.'
- 'Engaged, responsive and able to provide high quality advice in the tightest of timelines.'
- 'Andrew Kirke is unflappable, affable, with regulatory knowledge second to none. Chris Milligan as relationship partner was always available to help negotiate some of the trickier moments.'
- 'There are few similar departments in Northern Ireland with similar expertise.'
- 'Chris Milligan is a leading individual within the team. He brings with him a wealth of experience from other similar projects he has worked on in England. He is clear and concise in his advice, approachable and always provides value added.'
- 'Fast and efficient turnarounds.'
- 'Knowledgeable and experienced in the energy industry.'
Key clients
- SONI Limted
- 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
- Advising Indaver on a waste to energy facility.
- Advising SONI, the sole operator of the high voltage electricity transmission network in Ireland, and works alongside the distribution network operator, Northern Ireland Electricity Limited, to run the electricity network for suppliers, generators and customers.
- Advising Greencoat, the largest renewables investment manager in the UK and Europe, on a number of specialist regulatory enquiries.
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