LAWYER PROFILE

Gary McGhee

UK 2026

Carson McDowell

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

Northern Ireland

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Carson McDowell

Practice Areas

Gary is one of the few Solicitors in Northern Ireland to specialise exclusively in the areas of planning, environmental, and energy law.

His experience includes:

- The co-ordination of major planning applications.

- Representation at over 50 planning / enforcement appeals and major public inquiries.

- Instigating / defending judicial reviews of planning and environmental decisions.

Career

Gary is a Partner at Carson McDowell and heads the Planning and Environmental Law team which he founded over 25 years ago.

Professional Memberships

Gary is a Legal Associate of the Royal Town Planning Institute, a member of the Environmental and Planning Law Association of Northern Ireland, and a member of the UK Environmental Law Association.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - Northern Ireland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Gary McGhee is head of the firm's planning and environmental team and has a broad range of expertise in the area, covering issues such as watercourse pollution, habitat preservation, planning appeals, and matters pertaining to large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. He is reputed as being one of the leading judicial review and enforcement experts in Northern Ireland.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Gary consistently delivers exceptional service, ensuring we receive precise and effective planning guidance at every stage of our projects' development.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Gary is a highly experienced planning and environmental lawyer who has successfully built a market leading planning team in the Irish market.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He has assembled a serious team at all levels, and his advice is top-drawer.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession