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A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP
A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP fields a rapidly growing team with diverse sector expertise. The group is particularly strong in contentious matters, and handles planning disputes for prominent public and private sector clients. Team lead Micaela Diver has particular expertise in the intersection of planning and public law, and is highly experienced as a Judicial Review practitioner. Key names at the associate level include Deirdre StJohn and Stephen Geoghan.
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Testimonials
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‘This firm brings a particularly acute commercial focus to the practice of planning and environmental law, with a strong appreciation of how developer client needs intersect with market forces and policy and legislative constraints.’
‘A&L Goodbody is an experienced law firm with first class capabilities in terms of its people and use of technology. Its ability to deliver its services throughout COVID times and since, without exception or compromise, has been noted.’
‘Micaela Diver is a confident solicitor with a good knowledge of planning law and legislation. She is responsible for a number of high value clients in Northern Ireland, where her skills relating to complex planning matters are put to test.’
- 'The lawyers in this firm are commercially aware and offer expert advice. They are approachable, responsive and down-to-earth.'
- 'This firm offers practical, commercial, relevant advice. As a client, you always feel valued.'
Key clients
- Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Renewable Heat Association, Northern Ireland
- ASDA
- NIE Networks Ltd
- Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
- Irish Football Association Stadium Development Company
- Benmore Octopus
- Castlebrooke Developments Ltd
- NI Water Ltd
Work highlights
- Appointed by way of a competitive tender process to act for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council on all land and environmental issues surrounding the closure and aftercare of Drumaduff landfill site.
- Advising Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in relation to a wind turbine located on a site of historical importance at Knock Iveagh.
- Advised ASDA on its application for a £17.5 million proposed superstore in Newtownabbey, which was approved by Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council in February 2021 despite significant objection from Tesco and others.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Micaela Diver