Deirdre is Head of our Planning and Environment Law team. Her extensive expertise includes advising on the planning aspects of major state infrastructure projects, particularly in the energy sector.
Deirdre practises in both contentious and non-contentious planning and environmental law. She has extensive experience in advising and acting for state bodies on major projects relating to all aspects of the consenting process including compulsory acquisition.
Clients value Deirdre’s pragmatic and practical style of legal advice.
Prior to joining the firm Deirdre worked for a state body responsible for the development of energy infrastructure.
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