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4 Ranked Lawyers

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Environment - Northern Ireland
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What the team is known for

Carson McDowell has an excellent team advising a number of high-profile companies on the full spectrum of environmental law. It regularly handles significant projects and disputes work, with notable expertise in judicial reviews and representing clients in public inquiries and appeals. The team is also highly experienced in advising on the environmental aspects of renewable energy schemes, as well as having expertise in drafting supporting environmental statements for planning applications.

Work Highlights

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  • Carson McDowell advised Tesco throughout a judicial review into Antrim and Newtonabbey Borough Council's decision to grant planning permission to a rival supermarket in Newtownabbey.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Grant McBurney
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Grant McBurney
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Grant McBurney regularly provides due diligence in relation to planning applications, including assisting with Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitats Directive compliance. He is equally adept at providing representation in enforcement appeals and judicial reviews.

Gary McGhee
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Gary McGhee
Head of Environment
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Gary McGhee leads the team and has a broad range of environment expertise covering issues such as watercourse pollution and habitat preservation. He regularly advises on the environmental aspects of planning applications, in addition to representing clients in judicial review proceedings.



"Gary McGhee delivers on the more complicated cases."

"I have found Gary to be very supportive and driven in relation to the advice we have received."

Sarah Dunlop
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Sarah Dunlop
Associates to watch

Sarah Dunlop assists with a broad range of matters relating to planning applications for mixed-use development and energy infrastructure projects. She has experience advising on issues concerning contaminated land, waste management and protected species.

Faye Phillips
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Faye Phillips
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Faye Phillips has a robust environment practice that includes advising on judicial reviews as well as challenging decisions at the Planning Appeals Commission. She also assists with the environmental aspects of large-scale planning applications in the mining, renewable energy and waste disposal sectors.



"Faye Phillips understands the industry and keeps the wheels turning."

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Gary McGhee
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Gary McGhee
Head of Environment
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Grant McBurney
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Grant McBurney
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Faye Phillips
Faye Phillips
Associates to watch
Sarah Dunlop
Sarah Dunlop
Associates to watch

Members

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Faye Dunwoody

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Gary McGhee

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Sarah Dunlop