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

Instigating judicial reviews
Mergers, acquisitions and commercial property transactions
Planning consent compliance
Enforcement proceedings

Renewable and alternative energy Environmental Statements and Environmental Impact Assessment
Brownfield developments
Waste management, renewable energy and other regulated industries

Highlights

Legal 500

“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.”

Chambers UK

“We will only use Tughans for planning and environmental matters. The firm has a very experienced bench, drawing on market-leading partners to provide an unparalleled level of expertise.”

Lagan Construction

Advised Lagan Construction on the development of three waste-to-energy plants.

Creagh Concrete Products

Advised Creagh Concrete Products on an ongoing planning appeal in relation to a proposed 7 turbine wind farm. Lead the successful judicial review proceedings – the first in relation to a wind farm development in Northern Ireland.

Funding and Development

Advised on the funding and development of a major anaerobic digestion energy plant.

Brockton Pradera

Represented Brockton Pradera on the environmental aspects of its £10.5 million acquisition of Springhill Shopping Centre.

Windyfields

Advised Windyfields on environmental impact assessments and planning applications for its £30 million development of three wind farm sites.

“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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