Mason Hayes & Curran appoints head of planning and environmental law

Mason Hayes & Curran has announced the appointment of Deirdre Nagle as a senior planning lawyer in the firm’s construction team to lead its planning and environmental law practice.

Ms Nagle practices in both contentious and non-contentious planning and environmental law, and represents state bodies, banks, developers, contractors, engineers, and other construction professionals on energy, planning and environmental matters. Her expertise includes advising on the planning aspects of major state infrastructure projects, particularly in the energy sector.

Rory Kirrane, partner and head of construction at Mason Hayes & Curran, said: “We are delighted to announce Deirdre’s appointment as the firm’s senior planning lawyer. Deirdre’s skills and experience will further enhance our ability to make a valuable and practical contribution to our clients’ organisations.”

Ms Nagle added: “I am very pleased to lead Mason Hayes & Curran’s planning and environmental law practice and help contribute to the firm’s focus on working collaboratively with clients to deliver commercial and strategically informed advice.”

Prior to joining the firm, she acted for a number of state bodies responsible for the development of energy infrastructure.