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Planning | 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. 

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Band 1
  1. Carson McDowell
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    Carson McDowell
    Planning
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 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.
  2. Cleaver Fulton Rankin
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    Cleaver Fulton Rankin
    Planning
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Cleaver Fulton Rankin advises a number of high-profile clients in sectors such as energy, transport and infrastructure. The team is frequently instructed by promoters of a variety of developments. It is further equipped to handle judicial reviews and appeals. The firm holds notable expertise in the planning aspects of sizeable infrastructure schemes, and also provides advice on environmental issues through the site or business acquisition stage.
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Band 2
  1. TLT NI LLP
    Planning
    2024 | Band 2