Tughans is well-established in the field of planning and environmental law concerning energy and utilities infrastructure and transport. Of counsel Maria O’loan leads the practice. O’Loan, ‘always a few steps ahead of the competition’, recently advised the Ulster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association on the planning, environmental, and procurement aspects of the redevelopment of the Casement Park Stadium. At the associate level, Jonathan Ross is experienced in advising clients in the retail sector.
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- ‘Tughans has multi-practice strength and ability to provide high calibre advice across a range of areas.’
- ‘Tughans is unique in its ability to advise across a range of public sector organisations and public bodies as well as the private sector and eNGO sectors. The Tughans team can draw upon this experience, view a legal problem from any angle, and chart the best solution.’
- ‘Tughans provides commercial, pragmatic advice in a down to earth way. They are always a pleasure to work with. Their solicitors are always available and proactive, advising us of any recent developments that might be of relevance.’
- ‘Maria O’Loan is very much a thought leader on climate change issues and government policy. She is a shrewd, commercial and pragmatic lawyer who is always a few steps ahead of the competition. Importantly, she is pleasant to deal with, will discuss and explain the strategy and legal issues in an easily understood way.’
- ‘Emma McKee specialises in the litigious aspects of planning and environmental law. Her commercial knowledge is invaluable, identifying commercial and financial risks on both sides and developing a strategy.’
- 'This team are leaders in the Northern Ireland market. They are always ahead of the curve in terms of providing advice. They also have strong working relationships with other experts in the field such as counsel and planning and environmental consultants.'
- 'Maria O'Loan is extremely capable and works well with all stakeholders, a key requirement in this type of practice.'
Key clients
- Northern Ireland Water
- Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company T/A Translink
- Friends of the Earth and No Gas Caverns Limited
- Indaver Limited
- Ardagh Metal Packaging
- Greencoat Capital
- Ulster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association
- System Operator of Northern Ireland (SONI)
- Electric Ireland
- Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association
- Northern Ireland Housing Executive
- Adman Civil Engineering
- WEEV EV Solutions
- Woodside Homes
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Maria O’Loan