Firms To Watch: Real estate

Taylor Wessing launched its real estate practice in April 2023 with the hire of former DWF and Arthur Cox partner Órlaith Molloy, who has been active in large office investment deals.

Real estate in Ireland

A&L Goodbody LLP

A&L Goodbody LLP houses a comprehensive real estate practice, with a strong track record in high-end deals involving all asset classes within the commercial real estate and PRS space, including hotels, logistics and office properties. The ‘extremely competent, well informed and diligent‘ team has an impressive client roster containing key Irish and international investors and developers, as well as landlords and occupiers. In addition, the firm is noted for its strength in real estate finance. The sizeable group includes ‘very capable team leaderNiamh O’Sullivan, Ger O’Toole, Paul Diggin, John Williams, David Fitzgerald and Deirdre Griffin, who was promoted to partner in January 2023. Mairead Sherlock lends senior expertise to the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Niamh O’Sullivan


Autres avocats clés:

Mairead Sherlock; Ger O’Toole; Paul Diggin; John Williams; Andrew Ion; David Fitzgerald; Deirdre Griffin


Les références

‘Excellent partners that are always on hand with a strong and capable bench underneath.’

‘Fully resourced team at all levels which is key for large-scale/time-sensitive transactions. Collaborate well across internal departments. Excellent availability of key individuals on transactions. Fees appropriate to transaction and no unmerited variations.’

‘David Fitzgerald has strong attention to detail, offers balanced legal advice and gets things done.’

Principaux clients

Pontagedea


IPUT Real Estate


Glenveagh


Citibank


Greystar


M7 Real Estate


DWS


Ario Properties Limited


Mountpark Logistics


Fortress Investment Group


Henderson Park


Palm Capital/KKR


Wayfair


Patrizia


Davy Real Estate


Morgan Stanley


Activate Capita


lUnion Investment


Wells Fargo


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Fortress Investment Group on the disposal to Blackstone of the Spencer Place South office and hotel development in Dublin’s Docklands.
  • Advised Citibank in relation to the sale of its existing HQ building at North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 and the acquisition of a site for a new Citi European HQ.
  • Advised Pontagedea on the acquisition of the Opus Building, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2 comprising a PRS scheme located in Dublin’s South Docklands.

Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox‘s ‘second-to-none‘ real estate team remains the first port of call for marquee deals across the office, retail, logistics, data centre and hotel sectors, acting for a diverse domestic and international client base which includes major institutional investors, developers and state-sponsored bodies. The firm’s areas of expertise range from the sale and acquisition of properties to real estate finance and leasing matters. Simon Hannigan, who is highly experienced in high-profile real estate transactions across the full range of asset classes, leads the team. The enviably deep bench also includes the ‘phenomenalDeirdre Barrett, Kenneth Egan, Brian O’Rourke, Deirdre Sheehan and Gillian Beechinor.

Responsables de la pratique:

Simon Hannigan


Autres avocats clés:

Deirdre Barrett; Kenneth Egan; Brian O’Rourke; Deirdre Sheehan; Gillian Beechinor


Les références

‘The team is very responsive and understanding of issues.’

‘A deeper bench than any other practice in the city.’

‘Simon Hannigan has the confidence and brio to deliver for his client in most negotiations.’

Principaux clients

Spear Street Capital


Blackstone


Kennedy Wilson


Ardstone Partners ICAV


Meta


Bain Capital


Irish Life


Rohan Group


CRH


Hibernia Real Estate Group


Phoenix Tower International


Aviva/Friends First


Davy Target Developments Ltd


Cofinimmo


Union


Barola Capital DAC


Aberdeen Standard


ServiceNow


Land Development Agency


Starwood Capital Group


Permanent TSB


Amundi


Balmoral


BlackRock


Julius Baer


Primonial REIM


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised BlackRock and SW3 on the acquisition and financing of East Village Clay Farm (295 apartments), Leopardstown, Dublin 18 in two separate lots for €128m.
  • Advised Ronan Group Real Estate on the acquisition of Citi Group’s European Headquarters at 1 North Wall Quay and associated financing.
  • Advised Julius Baer on providing financing to the Selfridges Group for the purposes of acquiring the Brown Thomas and Arnotts portfolio of properties in Ireland for €300m.

Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland fields a diverse real estate practice which handles prominent transactions (including acquisitions, sales, financings and forward funded deals) across the offices, hotels, social housing, PRS, data centre, healthcare and retail sectors. The team, which is also experienced in landlord and tenant matters, has considerable strength in acting for both international and Irish investors, developers and occupiers. Thanks to its international platform, it is also well equipped to advise on cross-border transactions. Key names from the ‘excellent‘ team include practice head Joseph Stanley, ‘great problem solverSean Greene (who has expertise in the leisure and retail sectors), Cian MacGinley, the ‘talentedMarie O’Riordan and Terry O’Malley.

Responsables de la pratique:

Joseph Stanley


Autres avocats clés:

Cian MacGinley; Sean Greene; Terry O’Malley; Marie O’Riordan


Les références

‘Excellent firm with very approachable and easy-to-reach partners. Due to the size of firm, they have experience across multiple sectors but aren’t a size where partners don’t know each other well. Working well across multiple areas is a big plus when dealing with Eversheds.’

‘Terry O’Malley is probably the most approachable solicitor around. He is solution driven, which saves significant back and forth.’

‘A team with excellent knowledge of the sector that is very commercial in their dealings and understanding. They legally protect clients’ positions but understand the ultimate goal. They are very accessible and proactive with reaching out and professional and timely in all their responses.’

Principaux clients

Hibernia Real Estate Group Limited


Aldgate Developments


Cairn Homes plc


Ronan Group Real Estate


PIMCO


Urbeo Residential


Alpha Real Capital


HSBC Global Asset Management


LinkedIn Corporation


Orange Capital Partners


DWS


Tetrarch Capital


Angelo Gordon and Carysfort Capital


Avestus Capital Partners and Richmond Homes


MKN Property Group


GIC


KanAm Grund


MEAG


First Step Homes


Eagle Street Partners


Emerald Investments


Frasers PLC


Aviva Investors


FuturEnergy


Assura plc


FedEx


BayernLB


Bluemont Developments


Land Development Agency


Twinlite


iCare


Castore


New Look


McDonalds


Martin Property Group


SMBC Aviation Capital


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Cairn Homes on the high-profile forward sale of 142 new homes at Archers Wood, Delgany, Co Wicklow, to the Land Development Agency as part of Project Tosaigh.
  • Advised Ronan Group Real Estate on the refinance of 12 significant investment assets, including office developments.
  • Advised Richmond Homes on the forward sale of its marquee PRS development at Eglinton Road, Dublin 4, to M&G for approximately €100m.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP’s ‘excellent‘ team acts for a host of key players in the Irish real estate market, ranging from international and domestic investors and developers to housing associations and multinational tenant occupiers. The firm is a particularly strong performer in acquisitions, disposals and leasing matters in the office sector, but its broad practice also spans the retail, energy, PRS and social housing spheres. The ‘technically superbVanessa Byrne and Michael Doran, who has a focus on advising major investors, co-head the practice. Tom Davy (a specialist in the tech occupier space), Jamie Fitzmaurice, Oliver FitzGerald, Janet Cafferky and Áine Quigley are also names to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vanessa Byrne; Michael Doran


Autres avocats clés:

Tom Davy; Jamie Fitzmaurice; Rachel Carney; Marcus Kennedy; Áine Quigley; Oliver FitzGerald; Janet Cafferky; Caoimhe Cusack


Les références

‘The team is extremely commercial, solutions oriented and cost conscious.’

‘The property team at MHC are really excellent. They are experts, and are extremely knowledgeable and competent in their area. They are excellent guides while navigating the complex world of property rights and contracts. They are extremely customer focused; they deal with requests rapidly and are always available when needed. They are extremely professional and communicate with clients extremely clearly and regularly as we work through different matters. Overall, they are an excellent team.’

‘Mason Hayes & Curran provides consistently excellent service in all areas of real estate. The team are experts in their field and importantly provide a level of responsiveness and duty of care for their clients which sets them ahead of other firms in my view.’

Principaux clients

Irish Life


DomusVI Group


Irish Residential Properties REIT plc


Aviva Real Estate Investors


Hammerson


AXA Investment Real Estate


BNP Paribas


Twitter


Hines


Kennedy Wilson


Mission Critical


Allied Irish Banks


NewsCorp


Quintain


SSE Airtricity


ORPEA


Xerox


Union Investment


Statkraft


McAleer & Rushe


Fingal County Council


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Irish Life Assurance plc on all matters regarding granting the leases for the Cadenza building, a cutting-edge modern office building in Central Dublin.

Matheson LLP

Matheson LLP‘s real estate practice is widely recognised for its strength in advising developers and occupiers on high-profile sales, acquisitions and leasing deals (including forward-funded transactions). In addition to its standout expertise in the data centre sector, the team has experience in matters across the office, retail, industrial and logistics, and residential spheres. Sally Anne Stone was promoted to head of the commercial real estate department in January 2023, overseeing a sizeable team which also includes Brian Doran and Leonie Dunne, who jointly lead the new homes and development land group, the ‘excellentKaren Sheil, Cillian O’Boyle, Hilda Wrixon, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, and Cork-based Laura James.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sally Anne Stone


Autres avocats clés:

Brian Doran; Karen Sheil; Leonie Dunne; Cillian O’Boyle; Hilda Wrixon; Laura James; Jennifer O’Shea


Les références

‘Cillian O’Boyle in the real estate team has a commercial focus, understanding what is deliverable while ensuring clients’ positions are always protected. His diligence post transaction means that focus is maintained on any post-closing items to be satisfied.’

‘A one-team collaborative approach.’

‘Karen Shiel is an excellent lawyer. She is really client centric and anticipates potential issues before they are raised as issues. She has also a very hands-on approach and has really good attention to detail. ’

Principaux clients

Tirlán Limited (previously known as Glanbia Ireland DAC)


BoyleSports


Surplus Property Soluctions


Arxada


PVR Invest


Eirgrid


Energia


Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC (Property Division)


Workday


An Post


McGarrell Reilly Homes


CA Ventures


Grant Thornton


Bank of Ireland


Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.


Equinix


Kennedy Wilson


JCD Group


Fiserv, Inc


Pinterest


Chartered Land


Goldman Sachs


Trinity College Dublin


EirGrid PLC


JP Morgan


Datadog


Verizon


Waystone


Airbnb


State Street


Zendesk


Google


Oxley Holdings


LVMH


Tokyo Electron


Henkel


Three/Hutch Whampoa


Stryker


Steris


SAP


Irish Life


Irish Distillers/Pernod Ricard


Adobe


Park Developments Group


Värde Partners


DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale


Tudor Homes


Bord na Móna


EDF Energy Renewables


Glenveagh Homes


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Park Developments Group on the construction and forward sale of three blocks of residential apartments located at the Clay Farm development in Leopardstown, Dublin, to BlackRock and SW3 Capital.
  • Advising Datadog on its lease of 44,000 square feet of office space from Hubspot to establish its new Irish HQ in the IFSC area.
  • Advising a Kennedy Wilson vehicle on its acquisition of a number of industrial facilities from EPUT Property Trust.

McCann FitzGerald LLP

Acting for an impressive array of Irish commercial and residential developers, as well as for investors, occupiers and lenders, McCann FitzGerald LLP‘s ‘market-leading’ real estate practice is well equipped to handle high-profile deals in the office, retail, social housing and student accommodation sectors (and enjoys a particularly strong reputation for real estate finance). Donal O’Raghallaigh leads the group, while Shane Fahy, ‘excellent communicatorShane Sweeney, Jennifer Halpin (a specialist in the sale of real estate loan portfolios) and Richard Leonard are other key names at senior level. Emily Mac Nicholas and Ruairí Stewart, who was promoted to partner in May 2023, are also noted.

Responsables de la pratique:

Donal O’Raghallaigh


Autres avocats clés:

Shane Fahy; Shane Sweeney; Richard Leonard; Jennifer Halpin; Emily Mac Nicholas; Ruairí Stewart


Les références

‘A trustworthy, hardworking and knowledgeable team with excellent communication skills and clarity of thinking. There is a great depth to their team.’

‘Donal O’Raghallaigh demonstrates professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to helping clients navigate complex deals.’ 

‘Emily Mac Nicholas’ significant experience in all things real estate law, tied in with her sound commercial acumen, make her a great partner to have on both complicated transactions which require significant input from both parties and less complicated leasing transactions where she uses prior experience to make the process smooth and simplistic without compromising on quality of outcome.’

Principaux clients

Lone Star/Quintain Ireland/Hudson Advisors


National Transport Authority (NTA)


Hammerson plc


MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management GmbH


Primary Health Properties, plc


Lioncor Developments


Ardstone Partners ICAV


Hines


Sofidy (part of Tikehau Capital Group)


D|Res Developments


Chancerygate


M & G


Ruby Hotels GmbH


IPUT plc


MSD


Orpea S.A.


Apollo Global Management, Inc


Vodafone Ireland


Leopardstown Park Hospital Trust


Deutsche Bank


An Post


Housing Finance Agency


National Asset Management Agency


Transport Infrastructure Ireland


ESB


Crosbie Receivership


Central Bank of Ireland


Sherry FitzGerald


Marlet Property Group Limited


Bartra Capital Property Group


Rohan Group Ltd


Ronan Group Ltd


Irish Life Assurance Plc


AXA Real Estate Investment Managers


Urbeo Residential Fund ICAV


Davy


Global Student Accommodation Group UK


Salesforce


Coillte


Bank of Ireland


Allied Irish Bank


Activate Capital


Pfizer


Boston Scientific


Hollister


IMMAC Holding


Grangegorman Development Agency


HP Inc


Summix Capital


CitiBank


Start Mortgages


Pimco


Galway County Council


Lakeland Dairies


Godolphin Ireland Stud Farms


Avaio


Union Investment (UniInstitutional Infrastruktur SICAV-SIF)


Storebox Self-Storage


HCC International Insurance Company Plc


Pure Data Centres Group


Bain Capital Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Hudson Advisors on its large residential and commercial development land-banks at Cherrywood, Adamstown and Portmarnock in Dublin.
  • Advised Marlet Property Group on its €384 million financing facility with AIG and Activate Capital to fund the development of over 1,100 apartments across locations in Dublin.
  • Advised IPUT plc on a major redevelopment of an existing office block within Dublin’s CBD.

William Fry LLP

The retail and leisure sectors are cornerstones of the real estate practice at William Fry LLP, which frequently acts for major investors and retailers on significant investment and leasing deals in this space, although its broad range of expertise also covers the PRS/BTR, data centre, healthcare and office spheres. The firm is particularly noted for its active real estate finance practice. Brian O’Callaghan, who heads the firm’s retail and leisure unit, jointly leads the practice with Lisa McCarthy, an expert in property finance. Other names to note include Edward Spain, who has a stellar record in PRS transactions, Conor Treacy, Tiernan Diamond and Aisling O’Gorman.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lisa McCarthy; Brian O’Callaghan


Autres avocats clés:

Edward Spain; Conor Treacy; Tiernan Diamond; Aisling O’Gorman


Les références

‘A full-service team with a lot of capacity to cover big workloads within tight deadlines.’

‘William Fry is very proficient in the area of tenant representation. In terms of strengths the teams are efficient, easy to deal with and are good at providing direct advice and recommendations. Something that differentiates them from others firms is their communication skills and efficiency.’

‘The individuals in the company are very efficient to work with – they provide invaluable advice and are on hand to answer any queries. They are easy to contact and can join calls with limited notice. Aisling O’Gorman is an incredibly efficient and professional lawyer, and Edward Spain and Conor Treacy stand out for their sound and direct advice.’

Principaux clients

Allianz Real Estate


OCP Capital Partners


NAMA & NTMA


Tesco Ireland Limited


Hines


Irish Life Assurance plc


Real I.S. Investment GmbH


GA Developments


Union Investment


Nuveen Management AIFM Limited


IBM


Qualcomm


Digital Realty


BCP Asset Management


Ballymore Group


Carr Golf


Davy


Care Property Invest NV


Inter Gestion REIM


Remake Live SCPI


Principaux dossiers


  • Act for Hines and Peterson on the pre-lets on its Central Bank Dame Street portfolio, which includes the iconic former Central Bank headquarters.
  • Acted for developer Shane Whelan of Westridge Real Estate and GA Developments on the financing of the former DIT campus on Kevin Street to facilitate the development of a high-profile mixed-use scheme.
  • Acting for Diageo in the €1bn re-development of the historic Guinness Brewery at St James’s Gate in Dublin into a new urban quarter.

Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard‘s ‘exceptional‘ real estate practice is particularly well known for its high-profile client base in the retail and hospitality spheres, but has been active on mandates in a range of sectors, including healthcare, offices, social housing and residential. The firm acts for an increasing number of international investors, as well as household-name domestic lenders and developers. Sean Twomey has taken over leadership of the team, while Neil Bourke has recently advised on several of the market’s most significant transactions in the office and residential spaces.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sean Twomey


Autres avocats clés:

Mark Walsh; Justine Territt; Neil Bourke; Frances Colclough; Lisa Griffin


Les références

‘All of the personnel in Addleshaw Goddard are exceptional. Their knowledge, approach and efficiency is the best in the industry. Communication is key to ensuring transactions happen – this is where Addleshaw Goddard are a cut above any other law firm in Dublin.’

‘Neil Burke in the real estate team is without doubt a leader in his field. His knowledge and approach ensure a seamless process whilst always having the client’s best interests at heart. He is not a distant lawyer but one that is very much part of the entire team to ensure the client secures the best outcome. He goes above and beyond.’

‘Professional, prepared and consistent.’

Principaux clients

Bartra Property (Healthcare) Limited


Irish Distillers/Pernod Ricard


Salesforce


Land Development Agency


Hines


REInvest Asset Management SA


Cluid Housing ABH


Vue Entertainment


Iroko Zen SCPI


Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC


Vodafone


Tifco Group


Marks & Spencer


Corum Asset Management


AIB


MNK Partners


Bartra Capital


Inditex Group


Bank of Ireland


Kepak


Apollo


Catella Real Estate AG


Petrogas


Arkphire


Geodis


Fold Housing Association


Sophia Housing Association


Q-Park


Home Building Finance Ireland


Sonder Hospitality


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Bartra Property (Healthcare) Limited in connection with Project Sapphire, the sale and leaseback of three nursing homes and the forward sale and leaseback of a nursing home to Aedifica.
  • Advised Corum on the acquisition of Block F1, Cherrywood Business Park, Dublin 18 from Spear Street Capital.
  • Advised Salesforce in connection with the disposal of its lease of Fitzwilliam 28, a brand-new sustainable building in the central business district in Dublin 2, to SMBC Aviation Capital.

Beauchamps LLP

Beauchamps LLP‘s real estate practice is widely hailed for its prowess in the housing sector, acting for many of Ireland’s largest approved housing bodies and local authorities on the financing and development of high-profile social and affordable housing projects. The team is also well versed in significant leasing transactions, particularly in the office sector, where it advises several prominent multinationals. Fidelma McManus, who is ‘at the fore of the social housing space‘, jointly heads the practice with Aidan Marsh, Maitiú Ó Dónaill and firm chair Imelda Reynolds.

Responsables de la pratique:

Aidan Marsh; Maitiú Ó Dónaill; Imelda Reynolds; Fidelma McManus


Autres avocats clés:

Gerry Gallen; Tony O’Sullivan; Conor McEvoy; Caoimhe Banks; Anne Doyle; Jacinta Niland; Laura Brophy; Sian Browne


Les références

‘The team finds solutions to the many challenges that can arise in the sector. They are both approachable and available and provide a balanced service of technical and commercial acumen.’

‘Fidelma McManus stands out for her passion for the sector and her commitment. She is constantly horizon scanning and is both highly technically skilled and practical.’

‘Whilst a large firm they retain the feel of a local practice with their staff having no egos. Excellent access to partners in a diverse range of specialities.

Principaux clients

AIB


Angelo Gordon


Astra Partners Property Investor


Cabot Financial (Ireland) Limited


Ardstone Homes


Cairn Homes plc


Cardinal Capital


CEVA Logistics PLC


Cityjet


Clúid Housing


Colony Capital


Cooperative Housing Ireland


daa plc (Dublin Airport Authority)


Dublin City Council


Dublin Port Company


Fingal County Council


Goldman Sachs


Home for Life


IDA Ireland


JP Morgan


Kildare County Council


Leinster Rugby


Linders Property Group


Lioncor


Lotus Investment Group


Mace


Manley Developments Limited/Manley Construction


North & East Housing Association


Pepper Group


Permanent TSB


Respond


Signal Capital


Sorohan Builders


South Dublin County Council


Stoneweg


Swiss Life


The Curley Family


The Land Development Agency


The Housing Agency


VHI


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised on a number of substantial and high-profile innovative and complex projects for Respond, one of the largest not-for-profit approved housing bodies in Ireland, as its sole external legal provider.
  • Advised Linders Property Group on the acquisition, development, financing and letting of over 320,000 square foot of Grade A offices at Smithfield, Dublin.
  • Advising Astra Partners on the lease of circa 220,000 square foot of office and technology space to AWS following its acquisition of the former Hewlett Packard complex.

ByrneWallace LLP

ByrneWallace LLP stands out for the breadth of its real estate offering; in addition to advising on high-profile sales, acquisitions and leasing matters involving office properties, the firm has a thriving practice in the social housing sector, and is increasingly active in the data centre space. The ‘very experienced‘ team has also seen a recent uptick in instructions relating to forward funding deals. Michael Walsh chairs the property department, while ‘go-to counselAlison O’Sullivan now serves as department head. Other key names include housing group lead Neil Dunne, Ronan Egan, Aoife Hearne and Michelle McVeigh, who heads the property retail and asset management group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alison O’Sullivan; Michael Walsh


Autres avocats clés:

Neil Dunne; Ronan Egan; Derville White; Aoife Hearne; Brian O’Gorman; Michelle McVeigh


Les références

‘A team of subject matter experts with a strong focus on commerciality and problem solving.’

‘It is a privilege working with Byrne Wallace; they are professional, experts in their field, and have a genuine commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal issues.’

‘What truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment. They genuinely stay invested in every deal and work tirelessly on behalf of clients. They have excellent relationships in the sector which also helps.’

Principaux clients

Allied Irish Bank plc


Arrow Capital Partners


Aviva Life & Pensions


Ballymore Group


Bank of Ireland (Group Property)


Cerberus


Collen Construction


Davy Hickey


Edifis Capital


EQT Exeter


Ericcson


European Parliament


Glenveagh Properties Plc


Uisce Éireann


Land Development Agency


Lidl Ireland GmbH


LRC Group


Oaklee Housing


Patrizia Immoblien


Qualtrics


Quanta Capital


Quintain


Red Rock


Tullow Oil


Twinlite Group


Vestry Limited Partnership


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for Kennedy Wilson in its investment sale of several office blocks in Blackrock Business Park, Dublin, to a French investor.
  • Acting for Patrizia Immoblien in its forward purchase of 72 residential units and two commercial units in the Benson Building, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, in Dublin’s South Docks.
  • Advised The Vestry LP on the real estate aspects of the financing of a portfolio of 1,200 assets.

Maples Group

Maples Group‘s ‘commercially-minded‘ team stands out for its expertise in investment deals and real estate finance transactions across a wide range of sectors, including offices, logistics, retail, hotels and social housing, acting for a host of major financial institutions and international investors. Its practice also extends to advising large landlord clients on their retail and office portfolios. ‘Exceptionally professional and talented‘ practice head Diarmuid Mawe is a specialist in commercial landlord and tenant matters, while Craig Kenny is also noted for his broad experience.

Responsables de la pratique:

Diarmuid Mawe


Autres avocats clés:

Craig Kenny; Aisling Burke


Les références

‘Maples is an exceptional firm, consistently providing support regardless of the day or time. Their partners, who are recognized as experts in their respective industries, prioritize the needs of their clients above all else.’

‘The team at Maples is genuinely committed to providing the highest level of assistance. They consistently go the extra mile for their clients, ensuring they are always equipped with the most current information.’

‘Diarmuid Mawe is an exceptionally professional and talented commercial landlord and tenant lawyer.’

Principaux clients

Heitman LLC


Goldman Sachs


Remake Live


Falcon Asset Management


Iroko Zen


Henderson Park


Lioncor Developments


Avestus Capital Partners


Allied Irish Banks plc


Aviva plc


Marlet Property Group


Tristan Capital Partners


BNP Paribas REIM


Irish Life Assurance plc


Grafton Group plc


Herbert Park ICAV


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised French investor Iroko ZEN on its acquisition of numerous properties in the Irish real estate market, including a portfolio of Bank of Ireland branches, an office block and a logistics unit.
  • Advised Henderson Park on its development, financing and subsequent letting of the next phase of Horizon Logistics Park located near Dublin Airport.
  • Advising Goldman Sachs on all landlord and tenant matters related to the Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15, which is Ireland’s largest shopping centre and retail park development.

Ogier

Ogier‘s broad real estate practice spans development finance, sales and acquisitions, and landlord and tenant matters in a range of sectors, including offices, industrial, retail and hospitality, but it is most prominent in major transactions (including forward sales) in the BTR space. Clients include large domestic real estate developers, as well as investors. John Hogan heads the ‘commercial and practical‘ team and is experienced in commercial property investment deals. Andrew Nagle and Gavin Fitzgerald, who was promoted to partner in March 2023, are also noted.

Responsables de la pratique:

John Hogan


Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Nagle; Gavin Fitzgerald; Sarah Keenan; Aoife O’Dea


Les références

‘Ogier is very commercial and practical to deal with. They will go the extra mile to come up with commercial solutions for issues that arise during a transaction. They are proactive and responsive to requests. They will assist with any aspects of the transaction they can and give strong legal advice.’

‘Gavin Fitzgerald is a very commercial solicitor and will always seek to get commercial and practical outcomes while giving strong legal advice. We is very good and efficient to deal with.’

‘The team are very competent in what they do, have the necessary skillset to address key client concerns and are active in the market, which is important for keeping up with the latest trends and key commercial requirements from borrowers and lenders.’

Principaux clients

Rabbitte Group Properties Limited


National Plastic Packaging Group Limited


Rise Point Limited


Navybrook Limited


Ingaro Limited


McGrath Group Properties


The GEM Group


Hibernia Real Estate Group


The Barina Group


Brian M Durkan Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Brian M Durkan Limited with the development funding and forward sale of 282 build-to-rent apartments in Dublin 12.
  • Acted for The Gem Group in the site acquisition, financing, forward sale and development funding of a Dublin property with permission for the construction of 331 BTR residential units and several commercial units.
  • Acted for the McGrath Group on the the financing, development, and forward sale of 250 BTR apartments in Palmerstown, Co. Dublin.

Philip Lee LLP

The housing sector is a core area of focus for Philip Lee LLP, which provides ‘standout‘ advice to major residential developers, as well as investors, public bodies and government agencies, on transactions in the PRS and social housing space. The firm’s practice also spans sales, acquisitions, and landlord and tenant matters in the office, healthcare, hotels and leisure, and energy spheres. The ‘exceptionalJohn O’Donoghue, who focuses particularly on residential developments, heads the team, which also includes Tom Conway, Michael Neary, Thomas O’Malley and Eimear Fitzgibbon.

Responsables de la pratique:

John O’Donoghue


Autres avocats clés:

Tom Conway; Michael Neary; Eimear Fitzgibbon; Thomas O’Malley; Elaine Whelan


Les références

‘The team is very commercial and can draw from their experience when required.’

‘Philip Lee LLP has the broad and specialist knowledge to deal with all queries. They have an excellent grasp of subject topics with real rather than just academic experience. This allows the firm to discuss the topic from a solutions perspective, as well as a clear legal advice perspective. They are timely in their responses and make themselves available for meetings/discussions at short notice. They have kept pace with modern technology advancements and meetings are extremely interactive.’

‘John O’Donoghue is exceptional in his profession with very good experience in a range of areas. He can both discuss openly a topic but also ultimately step back and give very clear advice.’

Principaux clients

Cairn Homes plc


Carysfort Capital


O’Flynn Group


Housing Agency


Corrib Oil Ireland Limited


Whitbread Group Plc


Queensway Group


First Step Homes, Trinity Investment Management


Shannon Airport Authority


Trafalgar Capital Limited


RELM Finance Limited


JMC Logistics Limited


Ethika Properties Limited


Arresico Limited


Townmore Construction Limited/Bluemont International/TM More Healthcare Limited


Matter Real Estate


St. Agnes Property Limited


Macquarie Corporate Holdings PTY Limited (UK Branch)


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Carysfort Capital/Angelo Gordon on the sale of the residential and commercial block of 120 apartments and two commercial units located at Opus, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2, to the family office of Zara founder Amancio Ortega.
  • Advised Irish photovoltaic solar farm developer Power Capital Renewable Energy as part of its financing of four ready-to-build solar farms across Ireland.
  • Acting for Corrib Oil on various acquisitions and transfer of land across a number of key strategic counties in Ireland.

RDJ LLP

RDJ LLP‘s ‘go-to‘ team enjoys an excellent reputation for advising on large-scale PRS and social housing developments, handling matters ranging from acquisition and financing to leasing and forward sales for major domestic developers and approved housing bodies. The team, which further bolstered its expertise in the housing area in July 2023 with the hire of Paul McCutcheon from Kane Tuohy, is also skilled in advising clients in the healthcare, hospitality and university sectors. Evin McCarthy heads the practice from Dublin, while other notable contacts include Cork-based Margaret Ring.

Responsables de la pratique:

Evin McCarthy


Autres avocats clés:

John Dwyer; Margaret Ring; Simon Lynch; Paul McCutcheon; David Phelan; Peter McGarvey; Patrick Dorgan


Les références

‘Overall an experienced go-to team for property work. They have good sector knowledge and provide a responsive and value-for-money service.’

‘Margaret Ring is outstanding – she provides an excellent and incredibly responsive service.’

‘RDJ has an excellent commercial approach. They are swift in all responses to queries and document turnaround times. The team is always available to take any queries and their advice is always clear.’

Principaux clients

Rhinescape


HIG Capital


Beakonshaw Developments


Musgrave Limited


Fattal Hotel Group


Dairygold


Glenveagh Homes Limited


Quintain


Marlet Property Group


Oaklee Housing AHB


Flynn Hotel Collection


Bons Secours Health Systems


Brady Hill Development (ARA)


Durkan New Homes


Gresham House Investments ICAV


Cox’s Property Limited


Clonaslee ESG Limited


Tempus Realty Holdings


O’Callaghan Properties


University College Dublin


Dublin City University


Seapoint Capital


Trinity College Dublin


Bolt Capital


Origin Capital


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Rhinescape on the full life cycle of the prestigious development at Oatlands Manor, Dublin, including the BTR forward sale of five blocks of apartments and duplexes to a German institutional investment fund.
  • Advising Brady Hill Developments (ARA Europe) in respect of the leasing and forward sale of Burnell Place, Malahide, Dublin, comprising a 191-unit apartment block, to Tuath Approved Housing Body.
  • Advising Glenveagh Homes Limited, a subsidiary of Glenveagh Properties plc, on the forward sale of 167 apartment and town house units at Glenveagh’s development at Marina Village, Greystones, County Wicklow.

Dillon Eustace

Demonstrating particular strength in investment deals in the PRS, Dillon Eustace acts for a growing client roster of major investors, commercial and residential developers, and state-sponsored bodies. The ‘knowledgable and dedicated‘ team also benefits from the wider firm’s strength in the financial services space, playing an active role in real estate loan portfolio sales and property finance transactions, where practice head Martin Colman, whose clients include Irish pillar banks and alternative lenders, has significant expertise. Kelly O’Hara and Brendan Cunnane are also among the key contacts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Martin Colman


Autres avocats clés:

Kelly O’Hara; Brendan Cunnane; Fiona O’Neill; Nessa Ryan; Clare Lacey


Les références

‘Dillon Eustace’s expertise in commercial leasing and landlord and tenant matters shows a thorough understanding of both the law and the commercial landscape around it. In addition, they operate a very fair and transparent approach to billing and at all times clients feel they are getting real value for money.’

‘Kelly O’Hara is an excellent practitioner. Her advice is always prompt, clear and based on common sense. Moreover, she always indicates a timeframe in which she will respond and does not leave clients wondering.’

‘Martin Colman is fantastic.’

Principaux clients

IPUT plc


Franklin Templeton


Land Development Agency


Cairn Homes Properties Limited


Nassarius Capital AG


Round Hill Capital


Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC


SW3 Capital/Tristan Capital Partners


Round Hill Capital


Greenoak Europe Secured Lending


Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC


Elleke Vermogens


Fine Grain Property (Ireland) Limited


NAMA


Fairfield Real Estate Finance Limited


Lone Star


Garlin Investment ICAV


The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland


Permanent TSB


Abarta Investments ICAV


Centric Health


AIB


House Building Finance Ireland


Reil Investments


Remcoll Developments Limite


Homestore & More


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for IPUT in the leasing of the Tropical Fruit Warehouse, an iconic new office development in Dublin’s Docklands, to TikTok.
  • Acting for Cairn Homes in respect of the sale of Mercer Vale, a 152-unit residential development in Cherrywood, Dublin 18.
  • Acting for Finegrain Property on the acquisition of The Waterside Portfolio, Citywest, which comprises five blocks of grade A offices acquired from IPUT and Davy, for a sum in excess of €65 million.

DLA Piper Ireland LLP

Graham Quinn heads DLA Piper Ireland LLP‘s ‘technically excellent and commercial‘ team, which continues to strengthen its position in the market, advising a roster of high-profile investors, developers, landlords and tenants on transactions spanning the office, student accommodation, retail, hospitality and healthcare sectors. The firm is well versed in acquisitions, disposals, leases and property finance, in addition to handling the real estate aspects of major M&A.

Responsables de la pratique:

Graham Quinn


Autres avocats clés:

Barry Noonan


Les références

‘A collaborative, proactive, easy-to-work-with team that is technically excellent and commercial in nature.’

‘Graham Quinn is friendly, reachable, proactive and commercial.’

Principaux clients

Harrison Street Real Estate


UPMC


Corum Asset Management


Lego Group


Principal Real Estate


Levi


PIB Group


Generation Estates


Western Union


Fairfield Real Estate Finance


Leumi UK


Liverpool FC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Harrison Street Real Estate in relation to the property aspects of the investment in a joint venture arrangement with Elkstone Partners relating to the financing and development of a purpose-built student accommodation project in Dublin.
  • Advising UPMC on the real estate aspects of its acquisition and financing of Santry Sports Clinic, which was one of the most high-profile recent healthcare transactions in Ireland in the past 12 months.

Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher acts for a diverse client base of domestic developers, government agencies and local housing bodies, and international investors on transactions across a range of sectors in the Irish real estate market, in particular retail and social housing. The team handles sales, acquisitions and leasing matters, and is also active in property finance transactions, where ‘excellent‘ practice head Breen Purcell has notable expertise.

Responsables de la pratique:

Breen Purcell


Autres avocats clés:

Paddy Smyth; Neil Dineen; Joanna Bannon


Les références

‘The real estate team at Fieldfisher offers an excellent level of client service that is based upon clear and concise advice, professionalism and reliability. The team is always in tune with current trends in the real estate market, which enables them to offer the best advice to their clients. They are also approachable, responsive and always proactive in how they manage case files.’

‘Breen Purcell is an excellent solicitor who leads a fantastic real estate department. Breen is a problem solver and always able to offer a commercial view on matters.

‘The service provided by Fieldfisher makes the process seamless and stress free.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Advised McCafferty’s Bars & Hospitality Group on a major acquisition and refinancing transaction involving a landmark bar in Dublin city centre.
  • Acted as advisor to HBFI on a number of development finance facilities, which includes a number of affordable and social housing developments throughout Ireland.

Hayes Solicitors LLP

The ‘exceptionalJackie Buckley leads the real estate team at Hayes Solicitors LLP, which is well regarded for its experience in the retail sector, where it advises a roster of high-profile domestic and multinational clients on acquisition, sale and leasing matters. The firm is also active in the logistics sector and in advising investors and developers on the financing, acquisition and disposal of real estate developments.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jackie Buckley


Autres avocats clés:

Liam Moloney; Fiona Shipsey; Sarah Byrne; Owen Burke


Les références

‘With Hayes, whatever the particular issue to be resolved, there will be a partner/solicitor within the practice that can deal efficiently with the matter.’

‘The team at Hayes are very professional from a technical perspective but at their core they are solicitors with personality and just decent people in nature.’

‘Jackie Buckley and her team are very committed, and always looking for constructive solutions to move transactions forward. Their attention to detail is also exemplary.’

Principaux clients

Primark


DHL Supply Chain (Ireland) Limited


Giraffe Childcare


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising a leading multinational retailer on property transactions in Ireland.
  • Acting for the various companies within a leading logistics group in relation to their property requirements in Ireland, including the acquisition of a state-of-the-art facility.
  • Acted for a large telecoms client in relation to the disposal of a number of sites and warehouses, along with the negotiation of numerous leases.

Holmes O'Malley Sexton

Based in Limerick and Dublin, the ‘excellent‘ practice at Holmes O'Malley Sexton advises on a steady stream of real estate transactions across the healthcare, retail, hospitality, residential and office sectors. The team stands out for its advice to public sector clients, particularly in relation to the site acquisitions and financing of major mixed-use developments in Limerick. The ‘highly effectiveSandra Egan is the real estate lead.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sandra Egan


Autres avocats clés:

Lorraine Power; Lisa Killeen; Gillian Butler


Les références

‘Holmes has a very client-focused ethos and provides excellent advice in plain language. They are very responsive and focus in on what really matters to get the transaction done.’

‘Sandra Egan continues to provide highly effective legal advice and delivers it with a clear focus on the client’s interests. She has a great ability to cut through the complexity of issues and provide clear and concise advice to facilitate informed decision making.’

‘Excellent solicitors with experience, practical focus and attention to the client’s needs.’

Principaux clients

Limerick Twenty Thirty Strategic Development DAC


Coillte


Legal Aid Board


Slate Office Ireland YG Limited


The Go-Ahead Group Plc


Shannon Group plc


University of Limerick


Industrial Development Agency (IDA)


Technological University Dublin


Land Development Agency


FuturEnergy Ireland


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for the Land Development Agency on the acquisition of 95 cost rental homes in Citywest, South Co Dublin, under a new cost-rental scheme.
  • Advising Coillte on almost 500 matters, including the sale of land on a national level, the acquisition of land and leases.
  • Appointed as the sole legal provider to the Legal Aid Board and providing ongoing advice in relation to leases of premises used as offices on a national level.

LK Shields Solicitors LLP

Counting prominent developers, investors and lenders among its clients, LK Shields Solicitors LLP‘ real estate team has a particularly strong skill set in PRS/BTR transactions (with notable expertise in relation to student accommodation developments) and is also active in the office sector. The team handles sales and acquisitions of properties and development sites, as well as financings and leases. The ‘invaluableClair Cassidy heads the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Clair Cassidy


Autres avocats clés:

Patrick Ryan; Peter O’Reilly; Patrick Fox; Elaine O’Connor


Les références

‘Clair Cassidy is the standout member of the LKS real estate team.’

‘Clair Cassidy is an invaluable legal advisor, always available and gives an excellent service.’

Principaux clients

Shannon Group


Elkstone Capital Partners Limited


Dean Swift Property Holdings


Propchain Solutions Limited


Kajima Corporation


ADM Mersey plc T/A ADM Londis


Brink’s ATM Services Limited


MNK Partners


Avery Dennison Ireland Limited


SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.


Monaco Properties Limited


Ellwood Homes Developments Limited


Gowan Group Limited


Crown Capital Properties


October Investments (Ireland) ICAV


Bord na Mona


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Elkstone Capital Partners Limited on its acquisition of various development sites, including Queen Street, Galway.
  • Advised Ellwood Homes Developments Limited on the forward sale to Louth County Council of a social housing scheme in Drogheda, County Louth.
  • Acted for Ameresco, a leading cleantech integrator specialising in energy efficiency and renewable energy, in the acquisition of a wind farm located in Cork.

Pinsent Masons LLP

Led by Kevin Collins, the team at Pinsent Masons LLP remains a strong performer in real estate transactions in the renewable energy sector, and has also seen an uptick in instructions in the office and residential spheres, advising clients including international and domestic developers and commercial tenants. Benefitting from the firm’s international network, the team is able to handle cross-border matters alongside its UK offices.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kevin Collins


Les références

‘The team offers expertise and a practical approach to overcoming the inevitable hurdles.’

‘A team that is charismatic and honest in their approach and that offers well-researched and factual advice.’

‘They have a good depth of knowledge and are proactive in their management of matters.’

Principaux clients

Allied World Assurance


Azets Ireland


BayWa


Brookclam


Eli Lilly


H&M Hennes & Mauritz


Ionity


Lightsource


Obton A/S


Principal Global Investors


Sirio Group


Stream Bioenergy Ireland


TC Matthews Carpets


Tosara Pharma (part of Teva Group)


Strategic Power Projects


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Signa and Central Group on the reorganisation of the real estate assets of Brown Thomas and Arnotts in Ireland, including putting in place debt funding
  • Advising Azets Ireland on a new headquarters office lease in Dublin with an annual rent of circa €1m.
  • Advising Sirio Group on the sale of portfolios of social and affordable housing in Cork.

Walkers

Walkers‘ ‘strong and commercial‘ practice draws on the wider firm’s financial services expertise to advise an impressive roster of lenders and international investors on real estate finance transactions (including green loans) and investment deals in the residential, office, retail and logistics sectors. The team also has growing strength in advising domestic developers and assisting tenants with high-end commercial leases. The ‘accessibleRachel Rodgers heads the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rachel Rodgers


Autres avocats clés:

Robert Upton


Les références

‘The team around Rachel Rodgers is very practice-oriented, reliable and fast. They understand the needs of lenders and collateral takers and their advice takes into account the specifics of the client.’

‘Rachel Rodgers gives clients confidence with her pragmatic advice. Her very good availability and flexibility should be emphasized.’

‘The firm has a strong and commercial approach. They are nimble and responsive.’

Principaux clients

Marlet Property Group


Kroll


KPMG


Iceland International Seafood, Oceanpath, Carr & Sons Seafood Limited


Virtu Financial Services (Ireland) Limited


Eagle Street Partners Ireland Limited


Down Syndrome Ireland


ESS


Castlelake


LCI Operations


Nuveen


TIIA (The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America-College Retirement Equities Fund)


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted as Irish legal counsel to Nuveen Real Estate and Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America in relation to a long-term, green loan facility advanced to a Dublin-based core open-ended social and affordable housing fund managed by the Ardstone Group.
  • Advised the Allied Risk Group on the sale of its business.
  • Advised Eagle Street Partners in relation to its third Irish office block acquisition.

Whitney Moore

Under the leadership of the ‘exceptionalRory McDonald, Whitney Moore‘s team has significant experience in commercial landlord and tenant matters (particularly in relation to green leases) in the office and retail sectors, in addition to handling investment acquisitions in this space. The residential sector – both PRS and social housing – is also a core area of focus, where the firm assists both investors and public bodies.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rory McDonald


Autres avocats clés:

Cathy McFadden


Les références

‘The team has a hands-on approach to resolving any hurdles in transactions. Rory McDonald and the team can be relied upon to complete deals in a timely and efficient manner.’

‘Rory McDonald provides exceptional support. Rory’s attention to detail, speed of response, and the thoroughness of his replies is brilliant.’

‘Very strong property team providing efficient, quality service.’

Principaux clients

Gresham House Investments ICAV


YOYO Capital


OSLO Beauty


Whinsfield Holdings


Permanent TSB


Claremont Newclub


Sempre Group


David Espey


Hermitage Investment Trust


Pen Light Construction


Derek Eakin Limited


Anixter Distribution Ireland Limited


Glen Dimplex


Irish Life Investment Managers


IDA Ireland


Round Hill Capital


The Housing Agency


Five Guys Ireland


PJ Hegarty Group


Allianz


REHAB Group


Bank of Ireland


Merrion Hotel


Claire’s Accessories


Foundation Quay ICAV


Redco Group


Banesto Group


Smith Capital


First Derivatives plc


Bodytonic Group


McCambridges Group


Lam Research Group


Independent Vetcare


3 Dental


Sona Nutrition Group


Fayman Europe


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a Round Hill Capital/SFO Capital Partners JV on the forward purchase of more than 30 PRS (single family residence) units.
  • Advised Anixter Distribution Ireland Limited on the relocation of its Irish operations from Greenogue Business Park to Brownsbarn, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24.
  • Advised a statutory body on the disposal of a site for the development of a convertor station for the Celtic Interconnector project, a major cross-jurisdictional infrastructure project that will link the Irish electricity grid with Europe via France through an underwater network.

BHSM LLP

Giles Smyth and Rob Gibbons sit at the head of the practice at BHSM LLP, which spans a wide range of key sectors in real estate, from offices, retail and residential to energy, hospitality and healthcare. The team is particularly active in acquisitions, disposals and commercial leases, acting for an increasing number of international clients.

Responsables de la pratique:

Giles Smyth; Rob Gibbons


Les références

‘BHSM provides boutique-level firm service with big firm expertise. They have strong team retention, meaning there are long-standing relationships and knowledge of clients’ properties and arrangements going back years. This means time spent on briefing and getting up to speed is at a minimum and ensures nothing is missed.’

‘BHSM goes above and beyond to sort difficult title issues. They take a pragmatic approach when required and typically are solutions focused. This helps expedite matters and avoids costly litigation over what can be minor matters for both sides. Giles Smyth has extensive contacts in the legal and business world which are incredibly valuable to clients.’

‘The firm is very personally involved in getting clients’ transactions completed. They appear to have a vested interest in assisting the client and will assist in any way they can to find a successful solution.’

Principaux clients

Glencar Healthcare Limited


Harcourt Developments Limited


Real I.S. AG


Infrastructure Investment Fund ICAV


GSInfra Limited


OCES Property Holdings Limited


Core Capital Limited


Glandore Business Centres Limited


Washglade Limited


Country Crest Limited/Ballymaguire Foods Limited


Adrian Dunne Pharmacy Group


Connect Property Management Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Glencar Healthcare Limited in the acquisition and management of a number of primary care centres across Ireland, on which Glencar Healthcare Limited acts as the property manager.
  • Advising OCES Property Holdings Limited, the owner of the Clerys Quarter in Dublin city, in the sale of the former warehouse site to Premier Inn Hotels.
  • Acted for Glandore Business Centres Limited in the negotiation of a 20-year lease of the Bottleworks building, Barrow Street, Dublin 2, with a capital rent of €28 million.

DAC Beachcroft Dublin

Since its establishment in 2020, DAC Beachcroft Dublin‘s real estate practice has developed significant experience in advising investors and developers on site acquisitions, financing and forward sales, including in the office, residential and social housing spaces. The firm also assists retail and hospitality companies with leasing matters. The ‘very well-respectedRonan McLoughlin leads the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ronan McLoughlin


Autres avocats clés:

Sinéad Hennessy; Martha McDermott


Les références

‘The main strength of the team is the quality of their people and how great they are to work with. They are commercial and efficient but very calm in their dealings with clients and counter parties.’

‘Ronan McLoughlin is a pleasure to deal with. He is very well respected and a very steady pair of hands. He is commercial and practical.’

‘It’s a good team that keeps clients regularly updated with ongoing projects.’

Principaux clients

Maxol Limited


Bartra Capital Property t/a Bartra Property Limited


Bartra Capital Property


Nando’s Chickenland Ireland Limited


Hals Golf Limited


Dublin Simon Community


Image Supply Solutions


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for Bartra Capital Property on the acquisition of a development site in Mountgorry, Swords, County Dublin.
  • Acted for Maxol Limited on the acquisition of a service station together with adjacent business premises.
  • Acting for the Dublin Simon Community in respect of the financing and construction of 100 residential social housing units at Usher’s Island, Dublin 8.

Dentons Ireland LLP

Launched in 2020, Dentons Ireland LLP advises a stellar client base of domestic and international retailers, real estate developers and investors on large acquisitions and disposals in sectors including healthcare, data centres and logistics. Under the leadership of the highly experienced Andrew Muckian, the team is also well versed in handling cross-border transactions alongside its international offices.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrew Muckian


Autres avocats clés:

Tom Dalton


Les références

‘Dentons Ireland provides a great combination of local knowledge and expertise with all the breadth and depth of a global law firm.’

‘A very knowledgeable team that offers good customer service.’

‘Tom Dalton is excellent.’

Principaux clients

Irish Life Assurance PLC


Marks & Spencer Ireland Limited


Zetland Capital Partners


AIG Global Real Estate


Crown Square Developments Limited


Real IS AG


Globe Trade Centre (GTC)


Silver Stream Healthcare Group


GIC EQT Exeter


AMP Capital


Savills Commercial Ireland Limited


Aventicum Capital


Round Hill Capital


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Irish Infrastructure Fund and AMP Capital on the sale of the Valley Healthcare portfolio of primary care to John Laing Limited.
  • Advising Frasers Group on the purchase of the flagship former Debenhams department store on Henry Street, Dublin 1, for a price in excess of €42 million.
  • Advising Globe Trade Centre SA on its acquisition of a 25% stake in Liffey Innovation Campus, Leixlip, County Kildare (the former Hewlett Packard Campus) for €115 million.

Flynn O'Driscoll

Flynn O'Driscoll‘s ‘dynamic and responsive‘ Dublin and Galway-based team has robust experience in the acquisition, disposal and leasing of commercial real estate, including office, hospitality, retail and healthcare assets. Handling the acquisition and financing of residential development sites is another key area of activity. Julian Cunningham, who has ‘a wealth of experience‘, leads the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Julian Cunningham


Autres avocats clés:

Gemma Casey


Les références

‘An excellent, efficient and decisive team.’

‘The team is very dynamic and responsive as the main partner and senior staff are very accessible and get things done quickly and efficiently. The team has a very broad range of experience including knowledge of the planning system, which adds value.’

‘Julian Cunningham has a wealth of property experience which allows him to provide sound advice when issues arise. Julian is always at the end of the phone when needed which is a great comfort to clients when in the middle of stressful transactions.’

Principaux clients

Alucraft Limited


Joe Duffy Motor Group


Horseware Products Ireland Limited


GLS


Lagan Homes Ireland Limited


Horseware Ireland Products Limited


Western Office Solutions Limited T/A Iconic Offices


Stanrak Limited


The City Bin Co


JLPS Ireland Limited (Saimer Leasing Limited)


Wealth Options Trustees Limited


Portatare Limited


Pharmed Limited


Chemco Pharmacy Limited


Edenvale Developments Limited


Palmway Holdings Limited


Boann Distillery Limited


Silver Hill Foods


Key Waste Management Limited


CN Farm Limited


OJ Farm Limited


CMAL Limited


AAG Hangar 1 Limited


Finance One Capital


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Wealth Options Trustees Limited on the sale of AIB Bank in Tullamore, County Offaly.
  • Advised Horseware Products Ireland Limited on the lease of Building 2 in the Dublin Airport Central business park for its new headquarters.
  • Advising General Logistic Systems Limited on the lease of a commercial premises for its headquarters.

Gore & Grimes Solicitors LLP

Gore & Grimes Solicitors LLP is well regarded for its advice to prominent domestic developers on transactions including the acquisition, development and sale of land for commercial, residential and mixed-use schemes and the onward sale of completed units. The team also routinely handles landlord and tenant matters and property finance transactions. ‘Fantastic negotiatorKeith McConnell heads the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Keith McConnell


Autres avocats clés:

Sally Alford


Les références

‘Very experienced in property matters, readily available for advice, trustworthy.’

‘The Gore & Grimes team is highly efficient and knowledgeable in a way that can steer clients correctly through many issues that arise in complex cases. It is a great feeling to be able to partner with a team with such in-depth knowledge and that can give great and correct advice.’

‘Gore & Grimes consistently punches above its weight in all aspects.’

Principaux clients

Armstrong Electronics Limited


Baile Acquisitions Limited


Beechside Company Limited


Beaverstown Golf Club


Bolt Capital Finance


Brendan Gallagher Furniture Limited


Care (Ireland) Limited


Creedon Group/Creshea Limited


Clinch Wealth Management Limited


Fanuc UK Limited


IDA Ireland Limited


Industrial & Protective Coatings Limited


Irish Heritage Trust


McGarrell Reilly Group


Nua Money Limited


Park Developments Group


Phoenix Park Limited


S Mac Mahon Storage & Distribution Limited


Spirit Motor Group


St. Michaels House


The Grace Bible Fellowship


Toyoko Inn International Limited


Whiteoak Aviation Limited


Winsac Limited


WIPRO


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Park Developments Group on a portfolio sale to an investment fund for a sale price in excess of €45m.
  • Advising McGarrell Reilly Developments on the site assembly and set up of a number of residential schemes for North County Dublin.
  • Advised Beechside Company Limited in the refinance of The Park Hotel, Kenmare, County Kerry.

Lavelle Partners LLP

Lavelle Partners LLP‘ real estate team is experienced in the full range of acquisition, disposal, financing and leasing matters in both the residential and commercial sectors, with clients including investors, developers and financial institutions. The practice is jointly headed by Nicola Walsh, who is noted for her tax and property finance expertise, and Greg Flanagan.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nicola Walsh; Greg Flanagan


Les références

‘The property team is very responsive and successful in achieving desired outcomes.’

‘Nicola Walsh is very hardworking, efficient and flexible with her time. She is professionally adept and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Lavelles displays an ability to develop solutions to complex real estate problems and to bring a wide range of other legal firms on board for complex transactions.’

Principaux clients

KBC Bank Ireland plc


O'Flynn Exhams

Michéal Ó Mulláin leads the ‘excellent‘ real estate team at Cork-based O'Flynn Exhams, which advises both domestic and international clients on matters including commercial leases in the office and hospitality sectors and the management of property portfolios. The firm also has notable experience of acting for semi-state bodies on land acquisitions for infrastructure projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Micheál Ó Mulláin


Autres avocats clés:

Eamonn Muldoon; Aeibhin Calahan


Les références

‘Micheál Ó Mulláin’s availability is exceptional.’

‘O’Flynn Exhams has an excellent team when it comes to providing specialist and expert advice on all aspects of real estate law.’

‘Aeibhin Cahalan is an expert in commercial and large-scale property matters.’

Principaux clients

Axis Primary Health Care


Marriott International (formerly Starwood)


PJ Hegarty Group


Sheen Falls Estate Limited


Enable Ireland


PFH Group


Missionaries of Sacred Heart


Louth Meath Education and Training Board


Forcepoint International Limited


Logitech S.A.


Trane Technologies International Limited (formerly Ingersoll Rand International)


Cope Foundation


Cork Education and Training Board


Munster Technological University (formerly Cork Institute of Technology)


PWC


BDO


Grant Thornton


Gas Networks Ireland (formerly Board Gáis)


Irish Water


BT Ireland


Cork City Council


Alps Alpine


Bourns Inc


Hawksmoor Dublin


IETC Electrical Contracting Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Axis Primary Healthcare on the continued development of its high-profile and nationwide portfolio of primary care centres.
  • Advised Hawksmoor Dublin on putting in place an agreement for lease of a historic protected property for its first Irish steakhouse.
  • Acting as orimary advisor to Irish Water on wayleaves for existing projects.

OBH Partners

OBH Partners‘ real estate practice is well versed in advising on commercial leases and acquisitions in the offices, hotel and retail sectors, in addition to handling the acquisition of residential development sites. Clients include both domestic and international investors and developers. John Burke and the ‘commercial and practicalJune Hynes lead the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

June Hynes; John Burke


Les références

‘The team do a remarkable job on various matters relating to real estate fund management, as well as operational issues within several asset classes (retail, offices and hotels). Over the years they build a very professional but also friendly relationship with clients.’

‘June Hynes always gives clients the attention they expect and comes back with agreeable solutions at short notice. She is always open to feedback on any matter and is very solution driven. She is very good in extracting the essence of a problem on short notice. She has a very good commercial sense in the industry.’

‘Quite simply the most commercial legal team in the retail property business.’

Principaux clients

Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH


Earlsfort Homes


John Sisk and Sons


Teeling Group


Greystones Media Campus Limited


Kinvara Homes


JCD Group (John Cleary Developments)


Swords Business Campus


Porterhouse Group


Core Real Estate


iLiv Apartments (Ireland) Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Deka Immobilien on the acquisition of Newmarket Yards Hotel and the leaseback to Premier Inn, reported at €36 million.
  • Advised on the acquisition of Douglas Shopping Centre on behalf of Urban Green Private for a reported €23 million.
  • Advised Westland Park Co Ownership (a Sisk-linked consortium) on the sale and long-term lease of Blocks F and A of Westland Business Campus, Willow Road, Dublin 12, as well as on the acquisition of Block A by French investment fund Iroko Zen.

Reddy Charlton LLP

Reddy Charlton LLP has ‘a wide breadth of experience‘ in sectors ranging from offices, healthcare and retail to hospitality and residential. The team is particularly active in advising landlords and tenants on large commercial leases and in handling the acquisition and development of real estate. Roisin Bennett and Brendan Sharkey jointly lead the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Roisin Bennett; Brendan Sharkey


Les références

‘The team has a wide range of experience and knowledge which is used to deliver first-rate advice. The team ensures that clients get a consistent level of care, and billing is also fair for the work involved, and is also transparent.’

‘They deliver an excellent and efficient service, always putting the client’s needs first and using their analytical and research skills to achieve the best outcome.’

‘They have expertise in the law related to sustainability initiatives, such as green lease clauses for real estate matters, and the legalities surrounding on-site solar installation.’

Principaux clients

Weslin Construction


BPI Investments


Chilaca


Darcon Properties Limited


South Dublin Construction Limited


Royal Oak Distillery


Indeed


Newbridge Cutlery Company


Bright Motors Limited


Indaver Ireland Limited


Guineys


Mazars


Breanagh Catering Limited


Klass Securities


DAA


Fitzwilliam Properties


GAA


Institute of Eye Surgery


IDA Ireland


Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland Limited


Chase Fashions Limited


Riverview Veterinary Clinic


Fitzwilliam Properties


Stapleton Property Consultants


Collaboration Ireland


Pat Walsh Consulting Limited


Wonderglade UC


Wilsons Auctions


Moore