Claire Duffy
Associate Solicitor
028 9027 1340c.duffy@cfrlaw.co.uk
Claire handles all aspects of planning and environmental law, licensing and public law.
Claire gained insider experience as in-house lawyer in the Environmental Policy Division of the Department of the Environment, drafting environmental legislation and working within the policy bill team. Her extensive knowledge was key to her successful defence in Northern Ireland’s first Crown Court case and re-trial regarding an illegal landfill site.
Her expertise in advising the planning process from application to appeal guarantees that clients get a clear picture of what is involved and required for their project. This knowledge combined with her public law and judicial review work ensures that specific on hand advice can be given directly to her clients.
No wonder Chambers Legal Directory tipped Claire as an Associate to watch, noting her ‘quick responses and accurate advice’.
Claire loves planning her travels to see as many countries as possible within one trip.
Specialist AreasPlanning & Environmental
Public Law
Liquor Licensing
