Planning & Environment
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 2
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(028) 9031 4466Chambers Review
A&L Goodbody advises a broad range of clientele on the full gamut of planning and environmental instructions. Notably, the team advises several local councils, educational bodies and government departments. The firm offers particular expertise in contentious mandates and matters of public law, including judicial review proceedings, planning appeals and enforcement cases.
Work Highlights
- A&L Goodbody representedASDA Stores in judicial review and Court of Appeal challenges, advising on its planning application for a £17.5 million proposed superstore in Northern Ireland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&L Goodbody provide very consistent client service, and their value-for-money proposition is excellent."
"A&L Goodbody are visible in judicial reviews for developers, and offer an overlap with administrative and public law."
"A&L Goodbody provide very consistent client service, and their value-for-money proposition is excellent."
"A&L Goodbody are visible in judicial reviews for developers, and offer an overlap with administrative and public law."
Notable Practitioners
Micaela Diver is head of A&L Goodbody's planning and environmental team. She is commended for her public law and litigation expertise as it pertains to judicial reviews, regulatory compliance and planning appeals. Diver is the first port of call for many of Northern Ireland's public bodies and local authorities, though she also acts for an enviable list of high-profile private clients in the retail and energy sectors.
"Micaela is a pleasure to work with. She always seems to be really on the ball and gets to grips with the complexities of a case really quickly."
"Micaela is very professional, competent and personable."
"Micaela is a prominent expert in the renewable energy field. She is a very switched-on and commercially minded lawyer, especially in litigation."
Deirdre St John is a planning specialist with experience in both contentious and non-contentious mandates. Her client base spans the public and private sectors, including major retailers and local government entities.
Ranked Lawyers at
A&L Goodbody
Northern Ireland