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Planning & Environment | UK

Northern Ireland

This section covers the area of law relating to the processes of planning applications for the development, construction or change of use of a building or buildings; compulsory purchase orders (CPO); and s106 agreements.    The work in this section can be contentious – for example, judicial reviews, inquiries and appeals; and non-contentious – for example, planning and CPO strategies relating to development projects and urban regeneration schemes. Please note that outside of London, we accept submissions to a single Planning & Environment section. There, we accept work related to both areas, including contentious and non-contentious matters. Work can include, for example, advice on planning applications or regulatory compliance matters as well as representing clients in disputes arising from planning- and environment-related issues. Related sections: Environment, Local Government, Real Estate

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Band 1

  1. Carson McDowell
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    Carson McDowell
    Planning & Environment
    2025 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked
    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 renewable energy projects.
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  2. Cleaver Fulton Rankin
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    Cleaver Fulton Rankin
    Planning & Environment
    2025 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked
    Cleaver Fulton Rankin has a leading planning and environmental law practice with the skills and experience to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters. Its areas of expertise include judicial reviews, environmental due diligence, and planning applications and appeals. The team acts for an enviable list of clients including infrastructure, energy, mining, agricultural and residential development organisations. It also offers further expertise in ensuring regulatory compliance in major projects.
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  3. TLT NI LLP
    Planning & Environment
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. A&L Goodbody
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    A&L Goodbody
    Planning & Environment
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    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.
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  2. Tughans
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    Tughans
    Planning & Environment
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    Tughans is praised for its environment and planning prowess in the Northern Ireland market. The team demonstrates expertise in public law and contentious challenges, major residential development projects, waste management, infrastructure projects and regulatory compliance. The firm represents a mix of public sector and private commercial clients and high net worth individuals.
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