Chambers Review
Carson McDowell continues to act for clients facing complex planning and environmental law challenges, including judicial reviews and appeals, as well as planning inquiries. The team can handle the planning aspects of sizeable infrastructure projects, such as port and airport developments, and it regularly advises both public and private sector groups. Recent work includes handling the planning aspects of large energy infrastructure projects, including renewable energy projects.
Work Highlights
- Carson McDowell acted for Islandmagee Energy in regard to its gas storage project in Country Antrim, a development expected to provide 25% of the UK's gas storage capacity.
Strengths
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"Their ability to grasp the more complex planning matters is essential."
"I have been assigned a very strong team in all my dealings with Carson McDowell."
"Their ability to grasp the more complex planning matters is essential."
"I have been assigned a very strong team in all my dealings with Carson McDowell."
Notable Practitioners
Gary McGhee offers particular strength in judicial reviews, with further experience handling planning applications and environmental issues. He often advises on matters concerning energy and infrastructure projects.
"Gary McGhee has an encyclopedic knowledge of planning law. He is able to apply that effortlessly in a pragmatic way, it's second nature to him."
Grant McBurney handles planning applications pertaining to residential and infrastructure projects. He has notable strength in judicial review and public inquiry matters.
Orla Kelly acts for developers on judicial reviews of planning decisions. She has further experience advising on planning applications for leisure and residential projects.
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Members
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