• Law Society of Ireland
  • The Dublin Solicitors’ Bar Association
  • Irish Environmental Law Association
  • Health and Safety Lawyers Association of Ireland
  • Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland (2000)
  • Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) (1998)

Alice joined Philip Lee in 2004 and was appointed as a partner in 2007.

Her career focus since qualifying as a lawyer in 2001 has been on the provision of strategic advice to clients operating in the environmental, energy, infrastructure, housing, climate action and marine sectors.

Through the application of her in-depth knowledge of key EU and Irish legal and policy developments, she provides sound commercial and strategic advice to ensure that plans, projects, decisions and investment activities are implemented successfully.

Alice has great communications skills, and is quick to learn the nuts and bolts of her clients’ business activities and industries. She works closely with investors, developers, engineers, designers, ecologists, PR consultants, other lawyers and specialists to ensure a collaborative and positive approach to successful project delivery.

Representative Matters

Alice has acted for many clients in significant High Court and Supreme Court judicial review proceedings –


Highlights include:

  • O’Flynn Capital Partners v Dun Laoghaire – Rathdown County Council – in connection with the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone
  • Fitzpatrick and Daly v An Bord Pleanála, Apple Distribution International – in connection with the proposed Apple data centre
  • Dome Telecom v eircom – in connection with discovery of digital / electronic call records
  • Eoin Kelly v An Bord Pleanála, Aldi Stores – in connection with mitigation measures in screening under the Habitats Directive

Transaction highlights include:

  • Microsoft – corporate PPA with GE, to purchase 100% of the renewable power from the Tullahennel windfarm in County Kerry
  • NDFA – Schools PPP Bundles
  • Port of Cork – harbour redevelopment / financing
  • Aqua Comms – subsea fibre optic cable developments / financing
Alice Whittaker’s overall knowledge of this area and pragmatic and commercial approach to navigating difficult permitting requirements makes her a clear leader in this area.
Legal 500, 2023
Alice Whittaker provides extremely thorough legal advice and demonstrates a keen insight into topics relating to the changing legislative and regulatory landscape for large infrastructure projects in Ireland.
Legal 500, 2024
Alice Whittaker is a stand-out lawyer and one of the best in her field. She has a keen analytical ability to see the root of an issue enabling her to provide solutions-focused advice to clients. Her depth of knowledge and involvement in some of the seminal planning and environmental cases makes her go-to advisor for planning and environmental law.
Legal 500, 2023
Alice Whittaker is an expert in her field. Very knowledgeable, efficient and responsive.
Legal 500, 2022
Alice Whittaker has a comprehensive understanding of planning and environmental law.
Legal 500, 2022
Alice Whittaker maintains an excellent reputation for her strong planning and environmental practice.
Chambers Europe, 2021
Alice Whittaker is an outstanding lawyer, bringing experience and knowledge to all legal queries we raise. She anticipates potential pitfalls and brings an unrivalled level of knowledge and expertise to her advice, clearly and concisely. She is highly responsive and approachable and is transparent in her billing. Excellent all round.
Legal 500, 2024
Alice Whittaker is an excellent lawyer. She’s sharp, practical and always keen to deliver something that is of use to clients.
Chambers Europe, 2024
Alice is very hard to top – she has a lot of experience and good technical knowledge.
Chambers Europe, 2024

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