Tughans Solicitors

Environment and Planning

Tughans’ planning team are specialist planning and environmental lawyers, known for advising on some of Northern Ireland’s most high-profile developments.

 

Led by Maria O’Loan LARTPI, recognised as a Woman of Influence 2025 by The Planner, the team brings expert legal insight to major projects including Grand Central Station, Casement Park, Weavers X and arc21’s Energy from Waste Project. Their work spans complex planning applications, appeals, judicial reviews, and enforcement matters. With a strong focus on delivering commercially sound, solution-driven legal advice, Tughans is trusted by developers, public bodies, and landowners alike.

Areas of Expertise
Highlights
“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.”
Legal 500
Key Contacts
Maria O’Loan Of Counsel T: +44 (0) 28 9055 3310 M: +44 (0) 75 5100 9097 E: maria.oloan@tughans.com

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