Tughans is proud to announce that Maria O’Loan, Head of the firms Planning & Environment practice, has been named as one of The Planner’s Women of Influence 2025. The annual list recognises professionals who have made a significant impact on the planning and environmental sectors across the UK and Ireland.

 

Maria’s inclusion in the 2025 list reflects her exceptional expertise and leadership in planning. With extensive experience advising both public and private sector clients on complex planning, environmental, and infrastructure matters, she has been instrumental in advancing key developments throughout Northern Ireland.

 

Maria O’Loan commented:

“I am delighted to make The Planner RTPI Women of Influence List 2025 and to stand alongside so many inspiring professionals including some great Northern Irish women. It is a huge privilege to be recognised among such talented women who are shaping the future of planning. Most importantly, I am very fortunate to have fantastic clients – their trust in me to help them navigate complex planning and environmental challenges is what makes this job so fulfilling.”

 

Tughans is committed to excellence in planning and environment law. We work to provide strategic, commercially focused advice that supports the delivery of essential projects while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and sustainability objectives.