Planning & Environment - Northern Ireland
What the Team is Known For
TLT is experienced in providing planning services to a wide range of clients. The team is particularly adept at handling all planning aspects relating to major energy projects comprising planning applications, as well as being active on retail and residential developments. Its client base encompasses energy companies as well as construction entities.
Strengths
"Clear, substantive and commercially beneficial advice was provided at all times by our TLT NI team. We always had access to appropriate team members with the level of experience required."
"The team at TLT are on top of the ever-changing planning laws landscape in Northern Ireland."
Work Highlights
TLT NI advised Orsted, a global renewables developer, on a number of planning applications for wind farms and associated environmental matters in Northern Ireland.
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Ryan handles a wide range of planning matters, including applications for mixed-use developments and energy and infrastructure projects. He has specific expertise in environmental impact issues. He holds additional strength in judicial reviews and public inquiries. "Andrew is regarded as one of the top planning and environment lawyers in Northern Ireland. His input is valued and respected by clients." "Andrew is very capable as a partner. He's an expert on waste management law but also very proficient across all strands of planning work."
Sarah Mulholland is recognised as a rising star in the field of planning and environment. She has notable experience assisting top clients with major energy and infrastructure projects, as well as with the broader remit of planning applications and environmental due diligence. She has additional experience assisting with public inquiries and other matters of public law. "Sarah is excellent, definitely one to watch in the future. She has really good technical knowledge and gets on with clients." "When Sarah joined the team it was immediately evident that she was competent, clued in to the key matters and able to engage well with the client and rest of the team." "Sarah is a very impressive lawyer. She understands how the system works and she understands the client's demands."
