The environment and planning team at McCann FitzGerald LLP is recognised for its expertise advising clients on the environmental aspects of major public transport projects, as well as on novel renewable energy projects across the country. Notable individual Brendan Slattery has experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, having advised a range of clients on the environmental aspects of energy security cases, such as assisting a major client on its application for substitute consent in respect of a number of onshore renewable energy projects. Other key contacts include Michelle Doyle, who specialises in the environmental risk management of major projects, and Sinéad Martyn, who has particular experience in assisting clients with the environmental issues arising from complex infrastructure projects, from project inception to post-consent judicial review challenges.
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‘McCann's planning team are great. If there is a planning issue I would not pass them by.’
‘Brendan Slattery and his team are experts in their field. They are up to date on all matters in the sector and willing to share this with you even if they are not involved in a transaction. They want to resolve matters and move things along.’
‘McCann FitzGerald have real expertise when dealing with planning and environmental issues. The knowledge regarding new requirements under the Local Government Act was excellent and helped us deal with councillors in a challenging situation.’
‘The availability of staff and expert knowledge was amazing. We could not deal with this case without them on board.’
‘Willing to volunteer innovative solutions and advise on industry norms.’
‘The McCann FitzGerald planning and environment team has a wealth of experience and knowledge of dealing with the key issues that matter to clients in the current environment. The team maintains a strong awareness of the latest developments and judgments impacting the planning regime in Ireland, giving them the ability to provide up-to-date and comprehensive advice in areas such as judicial review. Their involvement in advising on nationally significant infrastructure developments is a testament to their standing in the industry.’
‘Brendan Slattery is among the very best planning lawyers in Ireland, with the respect of his peers and senior counsel. His advice carries with it a great intellect and creativity, and instills great confidence from a client perspective.'
Kernmandanten
- Transport Infrastructure Ireland
- The National Transport Authority
- Galway County Council
- Limerick City and County Council
- Fingal County Council
- Land Development Agency
- Bord na Móna
- Bartra
- Glenveagh
- Statkraft
Highlight-Mandate
- Providing all planning and environmental support to the National Transport Authority on the biggest public transport project in the history of the state, BusConnects.
- Supported Statkraft in its consenting strategy and planning submission to An Bord Pleanála in 2024, including the review of its EIAR and NIS, which accompanied this application.
- Representing a host of clients in proceedings in the specialist Planning and Environment Court within the High Court, including Cairn, Greystar, Lioncor, Statkraft, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Breedon Cement, Bartra, Tetrarch, and Sandymark.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Praxisleitung
Brendan Slattery; Michelle Doyle
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Sinéad Martyn