Mr Milne brings over 25 years’ specialist expertise in environmental, planning, and health and safety law.

He joins William Fry from A&L Goodbody, where he served as partner for more than seven years.

His career combines legal expertise with practical industry knowledge, having started out as an environmental consultant before transitioning to law.

Mr Milne has advised clients across diverse sectors including energy, pharma, manufacturing and real estate, guiding them through complex issues such as environmental impact assessment (EIA), judicial reviews, regulatory prosecutions and commercial litigation.

His technical background enables him to deliver commercially focused advice that helps clients anticipate risk, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver complex projects with confidence.

He regularly advises on environmental and regulatory risk in M&A, capital markets, project finance and real estate transactions, as well as planning and environmental aspects of major energy and infrastructure projects.

Stephen Keogh, managing partner at William Fry, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jason to William Fry. His depth of experience and practical approach to environmental and planning law will be a tremendous asset to our clients.

“Jason’s expertise further strengthens our ability to deliver market-leading advice in this critical area. We look forward to working with Jason and leveraging his knowledge to benefit our clients.”

Mr Milne added: “I’m excited to join William Fry at a pivotal time for environmental and planning law in Ireland.

“With major legislative reforms underway and growing emphasis on climate objectives, businesses need strategic, practical guidance to deliver sustainable development while managing regulatory risk.

“I look forward to working with the talented team at William Fry to provide that support.”